Home support worker
Client based in Flazington Court, Ajax, ON L1S 6N4 is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Home support worker who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to Permanent employment or Full time job. The candidate will be required to work during the day shift.
Employer Name: Client
Position: Home support worker
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $18.50 hourly for 30 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Flazington Court, Ajax, ON L1S 6N4
Job Description
- The candidate will be expected to provide bedside and personal care.
- The candidate will be required to administer medications.
- The candidate will be expected to assist in regular exercise, such as walking.
- The candidate will have to collect specimens.
- The candidate must perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties.
- The candidate will be expected to plan therapeutic diets and menus.
- The candidate will be required to provide companionship.
- The candidate will be required to provide personal care.
- The candidate must go shopping for food and household supplies.
- The candidate will be expected to counsel patients on proper exercise, lifestyle, and nutrition.
- The candidate will be expected to provide first aid and other assistance.
- The candidate will be in charge of housekeeping duties.
- The candidate will be expected to plan menus and ensure food quality standards are met.
- The candidate will be expected to assist in the prevention and/or treatment of malnutrition.
- The candidate must accompany clients to appointments and social outings.
Job Requirements
- The candidate should be fluent in English language.
- There are no standard education requirements such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
- The ideal candidate will have at least 1 to 2 years of experience in a related industry.
- The candidate should be client focused.
- The candidate should be dependable.
- The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
- The candidate should be organised and flexible in nature.
- The candidate must be capable of acting on their own initiative.
- The candidate should have good judgemental skills.
Work setting
- The candidate will be required to work in the employer’s or client’s home.
Experience and specialization
Target audience
- The candidate will be in charge of providing care to adults and people with mental health disabilities.
Counselling specialization
- The candidate must be skilled in crisis intervention.
Area of specialization
- The candidate must be knowledgeable about mental health.
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying, apply through the given options.
By email