Personal Support Worker – Private Home

Private Household Employer; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Household Employer in Richmond Hill, Canada, is seeking a Home Support Worker for a one-year full-time contract. The role involves providing care, companionship, and emotional support to clients, assisting with daily living activities, and meal preparation.

The ideal candidate will have a training background in elderly care, First Aid/CPR certification, and at least one year of home care experience. The position is from 9am – 3pm, Monday to Friday, with some evening/weekend work.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of prior experience working in home care or a related field.
• First Aid/CPR certification.
• Ability to pass a background check and provide professional references.

Responsibilities

• Providing care, companionship and emotional support.
• Preparing meals consistent with specific dietary requirements.
• Assisting with daily living activities.

Skills

English language ability

Companionship and emotional support

Mobility assistance

Meal preparation

Light housekeeping

Education

Completion of a training program in care of the elderly or related field

Some secondary school

Job description

NOC Job Code/Title: 44101 - Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations

Anticipated start date: As soon as possible

Duration: 1-year full-time contract

Hours: 9am – 3pm Monday to Friday (* some evening/weekend work required)

Work Setting: private home

Requirements

• Some secondary school
• Completion of a training program in care of the elderly, care of persons with disabilities, convalescent care or a related field
• First Aid/CPR certification
• 1+ year of prior experience working in home care or a related field
• Ability to pass a background check and provide professional references
• English language ability

Duties

• Providing care, companionship and emotional support
• Preparing meals consistent with specific dietary requirements
• Providing mobility assistance, including helping client to move around home safely
• Assisting with daily living activities in which client requires support, such as shopping
• Assisting with light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, vacuuming and dishwashing
• Assist in pet care (rescue dog)

Personal suitability

Initiative; reliability; organization; flexibility. Must be comfortable with large dog.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Repetitive tasks; Work under pressure; Physically demanding.

Other Information

Underrepresented groups (newcomers, older workers, youth) are encouraged to apply. Optional accommodation available at no extra charge on live-in basis. NOTE: not a condition of employment.