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Home Support Worker

HOME SUPPORT WORKER

Employer:  C. Baylon
Location: Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 0A4
Work Location: On-site (Employer’s Home)
Salary: $22.00 per hour
Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week
Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full-Time
Schedule: Early morning, morning, day, evening, night, shift work, and flexible hours as required
Start Date: As soon as possible
Vacancies: 1

About the Position

We are seeking a compassionate, reliable, and dedicated Home Support Worker to provide daily care and assistance to a 96-year-old female senior with mobility challenges. The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting the client’s comfort, safety, dignity, and overall well-being while enabling her to remain in her home environment.

Staff accommodation may be provided for the successful candidate.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide bedside and personal care assistance.
• Assist with bathing, grooming, dressing, and other personal hygiene needs.
• Administer medications as directed by healthcare professionals or family members.
• Assist with mobility, transfers, and regular exercise activities such as walking and stretching.
• Feed or assist with feeding and ensure adequate hydration.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals and snacks according to dietary requirements.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Monitor the client’s condition and report any concerns to family members.
• Perform light housekeeping duties, including cleaning, organizing, and maintaining a safe living environment.
• Launder clothing, bedding, towels, and household linens.
• Assist with daily living activities while promoting independence whenever possible.
• Ensure the comfort, safety, and dignity of the client at all times.

Qualifications

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Experience

• Experience as a caregiver, personal support worker, home support worker, or in a related role is an asset.
• Employer is willing to train suitable candidates.

Work Setting

• Work in employer’s private residence.
• On-site position; remote work is not available.
• Staff accommodation may be provided.

Target Client

The position involves caring for:

• A 96-year-old elderly female
• A person with mobility limitations
• An individual requiring assistance with personal care and daily living activities
• A senior requiring companionship and supervision

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Combination of sitting, standing, and walking.
• Frequent bending, crouching, and kneeling.
• Ability to assist with transfers and mobility support.
• Ability to lift or move up to 60 kg (132 lbs) with appropriate techniques and assistance when required.
• Physically demanding role requiring patience and attentiveness.

Personal Suitability

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Compassion and patience
• Client-focused approach
• Dependability and reliability
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Flexibility and initiative
• Sound judgment and discretion
• Strong organizational skills
• Honesty and integrity
• Ability to work independently and as part of a support team
• Punctuality and professionalism

Who Can Apply

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada and be one of the following:

• Canadian citizen
• Permanent resident of Canada
• Temporary resident with a valid Canadian work permit

Please do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada.

How to Apply

Interested applicants are invited to submit their resume and a brief cover letter outlining their caregiving experience and suitability for the position.

Candidates may be asked to provide:

• References attesting to caregiving experience
• Police clearance or background check
• First Aid and CPR certification (asset)

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.