home support worker

Sam Kanawaty; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable caregiving service in Toronto is seeking a dedicated personal care worker to assist clients with daily activities such as bathing, meal preparation, and companionship. Applicants should have a secondary school diploma and CPR and First Aid certifications. Ideal candidates will demonstrate punctuality, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to client-focused service. The position offers housing options and is situated in an urban residential setting.

Benefits

Optional accommodation available

Room and board provided

Qualifications

• 7 months to less than 1 year of experience in personal care assistance.
• CPR and First Aid certificates required.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and provide personal care.
• Assist clients with bathing and hygiene.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.

Skills

Administer medications

Assist clients with bathing

Provide companionship

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?

Employment terms options

• Morning
• Day