home support worker

Stefanie Marinich; Toronto; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A personal care provider agency in Toronto is seeking a caregiver to administer bedside and personal care, assist with hygiene, and provide companionship. The ideal candidate has a secondary school graduation certificate or equivalent experience along with 1-2 years of relevant experience. This is a permanent position requiring 30 hours of work per week, and fluency in English is necessary.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year to less than 2 years of experience in personal care.

Responsibilities

• Administer bedside and personal care.
• Administer medications.
• Assist clients with bathing and personal hygiene.
• Assist in regular exercise.
• Feed or assist in feeding.
• Launder clothing and household linens.
• Mend clothing and linens.
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties.
• Provide companionship.
• Shop for food and household supplies.

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience

Job description

Education:

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience

Tasks:

• Administer bedside and personal care
• Administer medications
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
• Feed or assist in feeding
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Mend clothing and linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care
• Shop for food and household supplies

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Repetitive tasks

Experience:

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Additional details:

• Type of employment: Permanent
• Language of work: English
• Hours of work: 30 hours per week