home support worker

Frances Novack; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable care provider in Toronto seeks individuals to assist with personal care for elderly and disabled clients. Candidates should have a secondary school certificate and experience in personal care roles. Responsibilities include administering medications, assisting with hygiene, and preparing meals. This position requires teamwork, reliability, and a client-focused approach.

Benefits

Optional accommodation available

Support for youth inclusion

Qualifications

• Experience in personal care roles preferred.
• Ability to perform light housekeeping duties.
• Understanding of dietary planning for clients.

Responsibilities

• Administer bedside and personal care to elderly and disabled clients.
• Assist clients with personal hygiene and medication administration.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals for clients.

Skills

Personal care assistance

Medication administration

Meal preparation

Light housekeeping

Companionship provision

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work setting

• Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note : This is NOT a condition of employment
• Work in employer's / client's home

Tasks

• Administer bedside and personal care
• Administer medications
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Feed or assist in feeding
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Mend clothing and linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Plan therapeutic diets and menus
• Provide companionship
• Shop for food and household supplies
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals
• Cook
• Elderly
• Females
• Persons with a disability
• Persons with physical disabilities

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Experience

• 7 months to less than 1 year

Support for youths

• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
• Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers