Home support worker

Sam Kanawaty; Toronto; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Sam Kanawaty in North York, ON is seeking a dedicated Home Support Worker to assist clients with daily living activities, medication administration, and personal care. This is a permanent, full-time role with morning and day shifts available.

The successful candidate will be fluent in English, have a high school diploma or equivalent, CPR and First Aid certificates, and compassionate interpersonal skills to support clients at home and in community settings.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English.
• Certificate of Secondary (high) school graduation or equivalent.
• CPR and First Aid certificates.
• Experience caring for adults is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications.
• Assist with bathing and personal hygiene.
• Provide light housekeeping and laundry.
• Shop for groceries and household supplies.
• Prepare and serve healthy meals.
• Cook for clients as needed.
• Provide companionship and personal care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

English fluency

Dependable

Punctual

Team player

Initiative

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Sam Kanawaty, situated in North York, ON M2N 2C4, is currently looking for applications for the role of Home support worker who is a self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills. The selected candidate must start work promptly. The available positions are for Permanent employment or full-time jobs. The candidate must be available to work morning and day shifts.

Employer Name: Sam Kanawaty
Position: Home support worker
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $20.35 hourly / 65 hours bi-weekly
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full-time
Location: North York, ON M2N 2C4

• The candidate must administer medications.
• The candidate will be responsible for assisting clients with bathing and other personal hygiene activities.
• The candidate must assist in regular exercise, such as walking.
• The candidate must launder clothing and household linens.
• The candidate must be able to mend clothing and linens.
• The candidate must perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties.
• The candidate must provide companionship.
• The candidate must provide personal care.
• The candidate must go shopping for food and household supplies.
• The candidate must prepare and serve healthy meals.
• The candidate will be responsible for cooking.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in the English language.
• The candidate must have a certificate of Secondary (high) school graduation or equivalent experience.
• The ideal candidate will have at least 7 months to less than 1 year of experience in a related industry.
• The candidate must have a CPR Certificate and a First Aid Certificate.
• The candidate must be able to handle a weight of up to 9 kg (20 lbs).
• The candidate must be punctual.
• The candidate should be client-focused.
• The candidate should be dependable.
• The candidate should have efficient interpersonal skills.
• The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
• The candidate should be organized and flexible.
• The candidate must be capable of acting independently and taking the initiative.
• The candidate should have good judgmental skills.
• The candidate should be reliable.
• The candidate should be a good team player.
• The candidate must have patience.
• The candidate must be honest.
• The work environment is smoke-free.

Work setting

• The candidate should work in optional accommodation, an adjustment to a job or work environment that makes it possible for an individual with a disability to perform their job duties.
• The candidate should work in a room and board-provided setting, dedicated to fostering a culture of well-being, where staff members thrive.
• The candidate should work in an urban area with a high population density.
• The employee should be able to work in the employer’s or client’s home and can work at various site locations. The annual review determines the specific period of progression.
• The candidate must work at the employer’s home.

Experience and specialization

• The candidate must have experience in caring for adults, females, and males.

Security and safety

• The candidate must undergo a thorough criminal background check.
• The candidate must provide valid reference information.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in various positions, including those that require sitting, standing, and walking, as well as those that involve physical activity.
• The candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.
• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks frequently.
• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.