Home support worker – Coopersmith

Coopersmith; Whitby; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare service provider in Whitby is seeking a dedicated personal care assistant to provide essential support to elderly clients. This full-time role involves administering personal care, medication management, and assisting with daily living activities. Candidates must have a high school diploma and at least one year of relevant experience. A criminal record check is required. Competitive hourly pay at $20.00 is offered for approximately 35 to 44 hours of work each week.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in personal care or related field.
• Ability to assist clients with bathing and hygiene.
• Must be able to perform light housekeeping tasks.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Personal care

Medication administration

Companionship

Light housekeeping

Meal preparation

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Volunteer Experience · Work Experience · Work & Career

Job details
Location Whitby,ON L1N 7Z2
Salary $20.00 hourly / 35 to 44 hours per Week
Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
Start date Starts as soon as possible
vacancies1 vacancy
Overview
Languages
English

Education
· Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience
1 year to less than 2 years

Work site environment
· Non-smoking

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

Responsibilities
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
· Assume full responsibility for household (in absence of householder)
· Feed or assist in feeding
· 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

Experience and specialization
Target audience
· Elderly
· Persons with physical disabilities

Additional information
Security and safety
· Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities
· Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Weight handling
· Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

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This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:Indigenous people, Newcomers to Canada, Veterans, Visible minorities, Youth
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
· You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
· You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada,do not apply.The employerwill not respond to your application.
How to apply
By email
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