home support worker

ALEEM HUDANI AND FARRAH HUDANI; Toronto; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in Toronto is seeking a dedicated individual for a permanent position focused on personal care. Responsibilities include administering medication, assisting clients with daily activities, and providing companionship. Candidates should have a secondary school graduation certificate and some experience in caregiving. The role involves working in clients' homes, requiring both physical and emotional support.

Benefits

Optional live-in accommodation available

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Administer bedside and personal care.
• Administer medications.
• Assist clients in water (i.e. pool).
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene.
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk.
• Demonstrate infant care to new parents.
• 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.
• Provide personal care.
• Shop for food and household supplies.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.
• Cook.

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Education and Experience

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• 1 year to less than 2 years

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 in water (i.e. pool)
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
• Demonstrate infant care to new parents
• Feed or assist in feeding
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Mend clothing and linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Plan therapeutic diets and menusProvide companionship
• Provide personal care
• Shop for food and household supplies
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals
• Cook

Target Audience

• Adults
• Elderly
• Persons with physical disabilities

Security and Safety

• Criminal record check

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Weight Handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Support for Youths

• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Indigenous People

• Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers

Job Details

• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 40 hours per week