Personal Care Assistant

ComForCare; Oakville; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in home care is seeking a dedicated Personal Care Assistant to provide essential personal care and companionship services to clients in their homes. This role involves assisting with daily activities such as grooming, meal preparation, and medication management, ensuring clients' safety and comfort. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and the ability to communicate effectively in English. Join a compassionate team that values the well-being of its clients and offers training to enhance your skills in this rewarding field.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent certificate required.
• Valid driver's license and access to transportation needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care, grooming, and safety supervision.
• Perform homemaking activities and provide companionship.

Skills

Personal Care Assistance

Companionship

Safety Supervision

Medication Assistance

Housekeeping

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Assistive Devices (Walker)

Automobile

Job description

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:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Assist with medications that the client self-administers.
4. On-site and online training will be provided.

Qualifications/Educational Requirements:

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

This job description is used as a guide only and is not inclusive of all responsibilities and job duties.