home support worker

Maxine Coopersmith; Whitby; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Maxine Coopersmith in Whitby, ON is seeking a caregiver to support an elderly client at home. You will launder clothing, mend linens, cook nutritious meals, perform light housekeeping, and provide companionship.

This full-time, permanent position requires 7 months to less than 1 year of experience, a criminal record check, and the ability to lift up to 45 kg. Work is at the client’s home in Whitby, with no remote option.

Qualifications

• 7 months to less than 1 year of experience required.
• Work must be performed at the employer's location and there is no remote option.
• Criminal record check is required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Companionship

Light housekeeping

Laundry & mend

Food shopping

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Job details

• Location Whitby , ON L1N 0P1
• Salary 23.90 hourly / 35 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Starts as soon as possible
• Source Job Bank #3674502

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• 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
• Shop for food and household supplies
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals
• Cook

Experience and specialization

• Elderly
• Females

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

• Support for newcomers and refugees
  • Does not require Canadian work experience
• 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

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2026-10-07