home support worker

Dennis Gonzales; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A personal care agency in Toronto is seeking caregivers to provide bedside care, administer medications, and assist clients with daily activities. Candidates must have a secondary school certificate, CPR and First Aid certifications, and previous personal care experience. This role is suitable for individuals who enjoy cooking and providing companionship. A range of clients, including young adults and seniors, are served, emphasizing personal and compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Must have CPR and First Aid certificates.
• Ability to interact with diverse client base, including adults and young adults.
• Previous experience in personal care required.

Responsibilities

• Administer bedside and personal care.
• Launder clothing and household linens.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.

Skills

Administer medications

Assist with personal hygiene

Provide companionship

Cook

Education

Secondary school graduation certificate or equivalent experience

Job description

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Urban area
• 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
• 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
• Young adults

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

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Experience

• 7 months to less than 1 year
• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 30 hours per week