home support worker

Carmela Catizzone; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A private employer in Vaughan is seeking a dedicated caregiver to provide personal care and companionship for clients in their home. The role involves assisting with daily activities such as bathing, meal preparation, and light housekeeping. Candidates should have a secondary school diploma and a First Aid Certificate, along with relevant experience. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in clients' lives while working in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in caregiving.
• First Aid Certificate required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Client focus

Flexibility

Reliability

Punctuality

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

First Aid Certificate

Job description

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

Work setting

• Employer'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
• Feed or assist in feeding
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Mend clothing and linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Provide companionship
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals
• Cook

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• First Aid Certificate
• Elderly
• Persons with a disability
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?