29 Aug
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Acclaim Health
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Winnipeg
29 Aug
Acclaim Health
Winnipeg
Companion - Memory Visit (Oakville Community)Job Category:CompanionsRequisition Number:COMPA001142Part-Time (30 hrs/week) - 1 Year ContractWe are seeking a compassionate and engagingMemory Visiting Companionto support older adults living with memory loss in the Oakville Community. This role focuses on providing meaningful social interaction, companionship, cognitive engagement, and emotional support to clients in their homes and community settings. The ideal candidate is patient, reliable, and passionate about enhancing the quality of life for seniors while promoting dignity, independence, and connection. Experience working with dementia or seniors is considered an asset.Acclaim Health announces the availability of one (1) Temporary Established Part Time Memory Visiting Companion position (equivalent to 30 hours/week) for the Community Support Services department to work in the Oakville Community for a period of one (1) year. This position will require the individual to work either Monday to Thursday or can be adaptable to work Tuesday to Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, including a 60‑minute unpaid lunch.Pay Range: $17.50 - $18.39 per hourPRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:Provide companionship and social engagement for older adults with memory impairment due to dementia or other health conditions through in‑home visits.With the guidance of the Care Manager,
identify activities of interest to individual clients.Engage clients in planned activities during visits that can include conversation, walks, looking at photographs, creating scrapbooks, simple puzzles, games, etc.QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:High School DiplomaExperience working with older adults, including those with dementiaValid Ontario Driver’s License and insurance coverage in accordance with the company policy.Access to a reliable vehicle and willingness to travel within Halton RegionExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsStrong initiative and ability to work independentlyGood working knowledge of Microsoft Office applicationsMust be legally eligible to work in CanadaAcclaim Health is an equal‑opportunity employer and is actively working towards a more inclusive, diverse and equitable world. We recognize that our work environment is stronger—and our care more effective—when it includes people of equity‑seeking groups, including those of varying race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, family status or disability status.Please note - only those applicants selected for interview will be contacted.Should you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please inform human resources so we can ensure your equal participation in this process.#J-18808-Ljbffr
📌 Companion - Memory Visit (Oakville Community) - C$17.5 - C$18.4 An Hour (Winnipeg)
🏢 Acclaim Health
📍 Winnipeg