home support worker

Maxine Coopersmith; Whitby; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A personalized care service provider located in Durham Region, Whitby, is seeking individuals to provide companionship and personal care to clients, specifically the elderly. Responsibilities include laundry, light housekeeping, meal preparation, and shopping. A secondary school graduation certificate and some experience are preferred. Flexibility and reliability are important. This is a permanent position offering 35 to 44 hours of work per week.

Qualifications

• Experience of 1 to less than 2 years in personal care or companionship.
• Criminal record check is required.
• Flexibility and reliability are essential.

Responsibilities

• Launder clothing and household linens.
• Mend clothing and linens.
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties.
• Shop for food and household supplies.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

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

• 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

Target audience

• Elderly
• Females

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Honesty

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

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

Additional details

• Durée de l\'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 35 to 44 hours per week