- Work Term: Permanent

- Work Language: English

- Hours: 35 hours per week

- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

- Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year

WORK SITE ENVIRONMENT

- Non-smoking

WORK SETTING

- Work in employer's/client's home

TASKS

- Administer bedside and personal care

- Administer medications

- Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene

- Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk

- Feed or assist in feeding

- Plan therapeutic diets and menus

- Provide companionship

- Provide personal care

- Prepare and serve nutritious meals

CERTIFICATES, LICENCES, MEMBERSHIPS, AND COURSES

- CPR Certificate

- First Aid Certificate

STUDENT STATUS

- Full time enrollment

TARGET AUDIENCE

- Elderly

- Persons with a disability

SECURITY AND SAFETY

- Criminal record check

- Reference required

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES





- Combination of sitting, standing, walking

- Fast-paced environment

- Handling heavy loads

- Physically demanding

- Repetitive tasks

- Walking

- Work under pressure

WEIGHT HANDLING

- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

- Punctuality

- Client focus

- Dependability

- Effective interpersonal skills

- Excellent oral communication

- Flexibility

- Initiative

- Judgement

- Organized

- Reliability

- Team player

- Patience

- Honesty

EMPLOYMENT TERMS OPTIONS

- Evening

- Shift

- Flexible hours

- Morning

- Night

- On call

- Day

OTHER BENEFITS

- Parking available

SUPPORT FOR YOUTHS

- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth

📌 Home support worker (Toronto)
🏢 Barbara
📍 Toronto