JOB POSTING: Home Help Worker

Date of Posting: September 4, 2026

Position: Permanent Part-Time Home Help Worker

Job ID: CCH-2567, 2580

Bargaining Status: C.U.P.E. Local 4891

Vacancy Type: Existing Vacant Position

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday between 9:00am and 5:00pm. Please note: There is no set schedule and no guarantee of hours.

Service Area: Home Care & Community Supports

Program/Department: Community

Reports To: Manager of Community Programs

Hourly Rate/Salary: $21.85 per hour

Start Date: As soon as possible

About CommunitiCare Health

We are a first of its kind community health care agency that provides a full range of community health care and support services in Toronto, offering a blend of community support services, community mental health and addictions services, supportive housing, inter-professional primary care and home care services. We continually look for ways to better serve our clients and our community and to equitably provide access to community care to keep our clients healthy and happy at home.

Position Statement/Summary

Under the direction and supervision of the Supervisor and Manager, Community Program, the Home Help Worker is responsible for assisting clients with light housekeeping tasks in order for them to remain independent and comfortable in their own homes.

Key Responsibilities

Include, but are not limited to, the following:

ASSISTING CLIENTS WITH HOUSEHOLD/HOUSEKEEPING TASKS: To complete household management tasks such as, vacuuming, dusting, sweeping and washing floors, cleaning the kitchen and bathroom areas, laundry, changing bedding, garbage removal, shopping, and meal preparation (preparing light lunch/dinner,



heating up pre-cooked meal, etc.).

ESCORTING CLIENTS TO APPOINTMENTS/SHOPPING: To accompany clients to medical appointments, shopping, or other activities, to assist them in carrying parcels.

OBSERVATION AND REPORTING: To report any concerns regarding clients’ homes, with regards to clients and worker safety. To report any concerns regarding clients’ health or wellbeing.

Other Requirements:

· Able to work flexible schedule to meet client needs;

· Able to travel between clients either by car or transit;

· Attends and actively participates in training and in-service sessions offered by CommunitiCare Health;

· Participate in all scheduled PSW/HHW meetings;

· Work within a team concept to insure the quality, quantity and consistency of service delivery;

· Work in compliance with the Ontario Occupational Health & Safety Act;

· Able to stand, bend kneel for extended periods and able to lift 23 kilograms independently;

· Other duties as assigned that are required by the agency for continuity of care.

Qualifications

· Valid Vulnerable Sector Check;

· Current CPR certificate;

· Time management skills to follow an established schedule;

· Flexible and adaptable to change in daily activities;

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;





· Excellent customer service skills;

· Effective communication skills both oral and written;

· Ability to prioritize and organize work;

· Ability to handle difficult situations involving clients, families, or others in a professional manner.

Note to External Applicants

We thank all the applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We would appreciate no phone calls until you are contacted directly by Human Resources.

As part of our hiring practices, we encourage and welcome resumes from all members of our diverse communities, including but not limited to persons with lived experience, people of colour, indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

CommunitiCare may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools during the recruitment process to support candidate selection, screening, and assessment. These tools assist with administrative and screening functions and do not replace human review or decision-making processes.

If you have any requirements for accommodation due to disability, please advise Human Resources during the recruitment and selection process. We will work with you to best meet your needs as per the resources available to us.

CommunitiCare Health is a scent-free environment.

In an effort to keep our congregate housing settings as safe as possible, all new external candidates will be expected to provide proof of having received the COVID 19 vaccine.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $21.85 per hour

Experience:

- Housekeeping: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Home Help Worker - Permanent Part-Time (Toronto)
🏢 CommunitiCare Health
📍 Toronto