Community Support Worker jobs in Canada

Details of available opening :

• Morning Shifts, 4 hours, Monday to Friday
• The PSW must be able to work in North York along Yonge Street
• MUST HAVE RECEIVED COVID-19 VACCINATION (2 vaccines + 1 booster)
• Owning a private vehicle is an asset
• Ability to cook / prepare meals is an asset
• Looking to hire immediately

Live your best life possible by helping others live theirs.

Our Caregivers are the heart and soul of what we do. At ComForCare, we like to celebrate successes and have fun while building meaningful relationships.

We’re on the lookout for caring and compassionate team members :

• Help others and make a difference in your community.
• Build meaningful relationships with your clients.
• Flexible schedules available.

What you’ll be doing :

• Essential Functions :
• Companion / Sitter / Household Management
• Provide companionship and respite services for family
• 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 bathrooms
• Medication Services
• Assist with medication reminders that the client self-administers
• Meal Preparation
• Food Handler's Certificate - an asset
• Able to cook meals tailored to client's diet choices
• Provide a safe environment for client while cooking (sharps, clean floor, etc.)
• Social Skills
• Energetic and outwardly positive person
• Capable of supervising physical and mental exercise routines
• Able to creatively encourage client's use of meditation courses

What we're looking for :

• Qualifications / Educational Requirements :
• Successful completion of a Provincial-approved Personal Support Worker course
• At least six months experience as a Caregiver (in homes or facilities)
• Has a Police Vulnerable Sector Reference Check or willing to obtain within 6 months
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English as needed for the job
• Ability to do light cleaning and lifting (transferring clients, repositioning, and laundry)
• Ability to speak another language is an asset
• Obtained Food Handler's Certificate and able to cook well-balanced meals is an asset
• Driver's License (G) is an asset

Your safety is our top priority. We provide COVID-19 training and personal protective equipment (PPE) to all employees.

ComForCare North York is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by the law.

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