Home Support Worker
Job Details
North York, ON M3N 2A9
On site
22.00 hourly/35 hours per week
Permanent employment, full-time
Flexible hours, to be determined
Starts as soon as possible
1 vacancy
Overview
Language
English
Education
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
or equivalent experience
Experience
7 months to less than 1 year
On-site work
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is NOT a condition of employment
Urban area
Employer'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., walking
Change non-sterile dressings
Feed or assist in feeding
Launder clothing and household linens
Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
Provide companionship
Provide personal care
Prepare and serve nutritious meals
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
First Aid Certificate
Personal Support Worker Certificate
Experience and specialization
Elderly care
Additional information
Criminal record check
Reference required
Personal suitability
Client focus
Dependability
Judgement
Reliability
Patience
Other benefits
Free parking available
Two weeks paid vacation or 4% vacation pay as per provincial standards
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for youths
Youth are encouraged to apply for this job.
Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.
Support for visible minorities
Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
a Canadian citizen
a permanent resident of Canada
a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada,
The employer will not respond to your application.
How to apply
By email
What you must include in your application:
Cover letter
Answers to the following screening questions:
Do you have experience working in this field?
Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position(English or French)?
What might be required by the employer later in the hiring process:
References attesting to experience
Proof of the requested certifications