11 Sep
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Comfort First Caregivers
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Toronto
11 Sep
Comfort First Caregivers
Toronto
CAREGIVER / PSW – ENERGETIC & ENGAGING WEEKEND LIVE-IN POSITION
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Position: Weekend Live-In Caregiver / PSW
Schedule: Friday 12:00 PM – Monday 12:00 PM (Flexible)
Position Type: Weekend Live-In
Employer: Comfort First Caregivers
About the Position
Comfort First Caregivers is looking for an energetic, outgoing, warm and personable Caregiver/PSW to provide companionship and in-home support to a senior client in Toronto.
This position is particularly well suited for a Caregiver/PSW who is lively, cheerful, conversational and naturally engaging. The client enjoys having a caregiver who brings positive energy to the home and is comfortable talking, laughing and participating in everyday activities.
Personality and client compatibility are extremely key for this position.
What We're Looking For The ideal candidate will be:
- Energetic, upbeat and positive
- Outgoing and naturally personable
- Warm, friendly and engaging
- Good-humoured and able to bring some fun and enthusiasm to the day
- Confident and comfortable taking initiative
- Patient, respectful and compassionate
- Reliable, responsible and professional
- Comfortable working independently in a private home
- Someone who genuinely enjoys spending time with seniors
Communication Requirements – VERY IMPORTANT Excellent spoken English is essential for this position.
The client has hearing difficulties, so the successful candidate must have:
- Exceptionally clear spoken English
- Strong pronunciation and verbal communication skills
- Excellent listening and comprehension skills
- The ability to communicate naturally at an appropriate pace and volume
- The ability to communicate clearly without the client frequently needing to ask for repetition or clarification
Candidates should be highly comfortable carrying on natural, everyday conversations in clear understandable English.
Schedule
Friday: 12:00 PM – Monday: 12:00 PM (Flexible)
This is a weekend live-in position, and the successful candidate must be comfortable with the live-in arrangement and weekend schedule.
Qualifications
- Previous experience working with seniors
- Caregiver, PSW or equivalent experience
- Excellent spoken English and communication skills
- Reliable and dependable
- Ability to work independently
- PSW certification is an asset
- VSC Certificate
Client Compatibility Because this is a private-home caregiving position, finding the right personality and communication fit is very important.
Shortlisted candidates will participate in an interview where we will discuss your caregiving experience, communication style, personality and approach to working with seniors.
The client is looking for someone who is positive, energetic, engaging and easy to communicate with.
If you are the type of caregiver who enjoys conversation, laughter, companionship and making a senior's weekend enjoyable, we would love to hear from you.
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Comfort First Caregivers is committed to providing compassionate, respectful and professional non-medical home care services to seniors and their families.
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Application question(s)
- Do you speak native Canadian English?
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (required)
- Senior care: 1 year (required)
- Alzheimer's & Dementia Care: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Location:
- Toronto, ON (required)
Work Location: In person
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