Personal Care Assistant

ComForCare; Mississauga; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A personal care service provider in Peel Region, Mississauga is looking for a Personal Care Assistant to offer personal care and homemaking services to clients. Responsibilities include assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and meal preparation. Candidates must be high school graduates and possess a valid driver's license. This role includes on-site and online training opportunities, empowering individuals to maintain independence in their own homes.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Training & development

Qualifications

• Must be a high school graduate or have an equivalent certificate.
• Ability to assist with medications as self-administered by the client.
• Possess a valid driver's license and have access to transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
• Perform homemaking activities like cleaning and laundry.
• Assist clients in using equipment and devices.

Skills

Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English

Companionship

Grooming assistance

Meal preparation

Education

High school graduate or equivalent certificate

Job description

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Training & development

Job Summary

The Personal Care Assistant provides clients various personal care and homemaker companion services in accordance with an established plan of care so that they can remain in their residence.

Essential Functions

• Personal Care: Provide assistance with safety supervision, showering, dressing, grooming, skin care, ambulation, range of motion exercise, safe use of equipment and assistive devices (walker), meal preparation.
• Provide companionship: Perform homemaking activities which include (but are not limited to): vacuuming, dusting, sweeping or mopping floors, doing dishes, changing bed linens, doing laundry and cleaning client’s bathroom.
• Assist with medications that the client self-administers.
• On-site and online training will be provided.
• This job description is used as a guide only and not inclusive of responsibilities and job duties.

Qualifications / Educational Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent certificate.
• Meets passing criteria on DEARS test (Drugs and Ethics test).
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English as needed for the job.
• Possess a valid driver's license and have use of an insured automobile or access to adequate transportation for the job.

Disclaimer

This is a new position. AI may be used in our screening process. We do not require Canadian work experience. Interviewed candidates will receive a status update within 45 days of their final interview.