home support worker

Sam Kanawaty; Toronto; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local care provider is seeking a compassionate individual for personal care in Toronto. The role involves administering medications, assisting with personal hygiene, and providing companionship. Ideal candidates will have a secondary school certificate and certifications in CPR and First Aid. This is a permanent position with a bi-weekly schedule of 65 hours, offering accommodation options.

Benefits

Room and board provided

Optional accommodation available at no charge

Qualifications

• Experience working with adults in personal care.
• Ability to handle light housekeeping tasks.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications as directed.
• Assist clients with bathing and hygiene.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.
• Provide companionship and personal care.

Skills

CPR Certificate

First Aid Certificate

Punctuality

Client focus

Dependability

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Job Details

• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 65 hours bi-weekly
• Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience : 7 months to less than 1 year
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Non-smoking

Work setting

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

Tasks

• Administer medications
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
• 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
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals
• Cook

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Target audience

• Adults
• Females
• Males

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Reference required

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Work under pressure

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Patience
• Honesty

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you live near the job location?