Home Support Worker - North York, Canada - Lumacare

Lumacare
Lumacare
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North York, Canada

3 weeks ago

Sophia Lee

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Timings:
Between Sunday - Saturday

Person & Family

  • Centered Care Is at The Heart of Everything We Do at Lumacare Lumacare believes Person and Family
  • Centered Care is based on a philosophy of care, treatment and support that empowers Clients to be active and knowledgeable partners in their health care. Whether you join Lumacare in a client facing role, in a leadership capacity, or in a support position, it is essential that every member of our team is passionate about promoting and protecting Person and Family
  • Centered Care.
Home Support Workers (HSWs) provide professional and compassionate care in homes and residences in the community.

HSWs assist our clients and families with a variety of daily activities, including light housekeeping, allowing them to live life to the fullest, with dignity and independence.


The career of a HSW is very rewarding - every single day you will be making a meaningful difference in the lives of people who need you most in your community.


You will also have the opportunity to become a certified Personal Support Worker (PSW) with Lumacare.

RESPONSIBILITIES:


  • Dusting, Mopping, Vacuuming.
  • Cleaning of the kitchen, bathroom, and other living areas.
  • Washing dishes, making beds, and doing laundry.
  • Light meals preparation and grocery shopping.
  • Monitor client's wellbeing and informs supervisor of any changes or incidents.
  • Work with limited supervision and as part of a team of health care professionals.
  • Travel to client's home daily to perform services for the agency clients.
  • Perform other duties as required.

EDUCATION, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:


  • Experience in cleaning services.
  • Experience working with a vulnerable population is preferred
  • Physical ability to perform light cleaning (e.g. washing floors, dusting, laundry) and knowledge of basic health and safety standards.
  • Knowledge of routine precautions required for cleanliness and disinfecting and for the control of the spread of communicable diseases (IPAC).
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with limited supervision.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

  • Current
    Vulnerable Sector Police check required completed within last 12 months is required
  • Immunization for tuberculosis, chickenpox, mumps and hepatitis B is strongly urged.
  • Access to a reliable vehicle is preferred
  • Current First AID & CPR Certification is required.
  • Fluency in a second language such as Italian, Spanish is an asset.
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Mandatory COVID -19 vaccination required.

Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent


Salary:
$16.00 per hour


Benefits:


  • Employee assistance program

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • North York, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

  • Do you know or speak Italian or Spanish language?

Licence/Certification:

  • First AID & CPR Certificate (preferred)

Work Location:
One location
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