Companion/Domestic Helper (NOC 44101)
You will be providing domestic help and companionship to a senior (elderly female) in a private household.
Job Location where the care is provided: Toronto, ON, M2M2C4
Salary: $21 / hour
1 vacancy
Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Full time; 30 to 40 hours / week
Start date: As soon as possible
Benefits: free beverages, snacks and all meals while at work, free room and board if required (not mandatory) including utility and Internet.
Employment conditions: Must be flexible to work mornings, days, evenings, weekends, and some holidays. Random Overtime or extended hours may be required based on the senior’s needs.
Job requirements
Languages: English
Education: Secondary (high) school diploma OR equivalent experience.
Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year of experience OR related training in providing companionship to elders and home management.
Credentials: CPR Certificate, First Aid Certificate, Valid Driver’s License is an asset.
Target audience: Elderly female with Alzheimer’s disease / cognitive impairment
Security and Safety: Criminal record check. Vulnerable sector check.
Work Location Information: Work must be completed at the physical location, at client's home. There is no option to work remotely.
Work Setting: Optional accommodation available on a live-in basis. Note: this is NOT a condition of employment.
Work Site Environment: Non-smoking
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Bending, crouching, kneeling, Physically demanding, Sitting, Repetitive tasks, Walking, Work under pressure
Personal Suitability: Punctuality, Effective interpersonal skills, Dependability, Flexibility, Judgement, Reliability, Client focus, Organized. Patience. Honesty and Integrity.
Job Duties:
Provide companionship and social interaction to the senior (conversation, games, reading, engaging in hobbies, emotional support).
Provide personal care as required, such as assisting with toileting, bathing, grooming, dressing, and personal hygiene, following care plans and safety guidelines.
Assist with mobility and transfers, ensuring the senior’s safety at all times.
Accompany the senior on appointments, as needed.
Assist the senior to perform regular, gentle exercise as recommended by health professionals.
Plan, prepare and serve nutritious meals and snacks in accordance with dietary needs and any medical requirements.
Monitor and encourage adequate fluid intake and regular meals; observe and report any changes in appetite, mood, behaviour or condition to the employer and/or health professionals.
Assume full responsibility for household, as necessary.
Shop for food and household supplies, when necessary.
Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties.
Launder, dry, fold and put away clothing, towels and household linens; change bed linens regularly.
Coordinate appointments such as with PSWs (who come to the house), as well as physio and nursing, as required.
Perform any other related duties as required to support the senior’s comfort, safety and well‑being.
How to apply
By email: sasha.latka@rogers.com
How-to-apply instructions: Here is what you must include in your application.
· Cover letter
· Reference attesting experience
· Letter of recommendation.