Home Support Worker/Caregiver

S Family-L6C1B1; Markham; On-site; CAD 23,866 - 33,992; Full time

Job summary

Next Youth Job is seeking a dedicated home support worker/caregiver to assist an elderly person with a disability in Markham, ON. Responsibilities include administering personal care, providing companionship, and assisting with daily activities.

The position offers public transportation access and optional live-in accommodation at no charge. Applicants should have a secondary school certificate and experience related to home support. First aid certification is preferred.

The role is full-time, permanent, with a wage of $21 per hour for 30–44 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Six months of work experience is preferred.
• First aid certification is preferred.
• Vulnerable sector check required.

Responsibilities

• Administer bedside and personal care.
• Assist clients with personal hygiene.
• Perform light housekeeping tasks.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.

Skills

Personal care

Companionship

Housekeeping

Nutrition planning

First aid

Education

Secondary school certificate

Courses related to home support

Job description

Description

We are looking for a responsible home support worker / caregiver to help take care of an elderly person with a disability in Markham, ON.

Work will be performed in the employer’s/client’s home. Public transportation is available. Optional accommodation is available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is not a condition of employment.

Terms of employment: Full time, Permanent.

Wage: $21 per hour for 30–44 hours per week.

Target Audience: Persons with a disability, Elderly, Male.

Education: Secondary (high) school certificate, college or other courses related to home support. First aid certification is preferred.

Work experience: Six months of work experience is preferred. Vulnerable sector check required.

Languages: English.

Job duties: Administer bedside and personal care; Assist clients in water (e.g., pool); Assist in regular exercise (e.g., walk); Assume full responsibility for the household in the absence of the householder; Feed or assist in feeding; Change non-sterile dressings; Provide personal care; Provide companionship; Plan therapeutic diets and menus; Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties; Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene; Prepare and serve nutritious meals.

How to Apply

By email: [e-mail] (please indicate “Personal Home Support Worker” in the subject line)

By mail: 18 Sylvia Court, Markham, Ontario, L6C1B1