Job title: Personal care attendant – home care
Status: Permanent, Full-time
Location: Port Carling, ON
Salary: $20.00 – $23.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 33 to 60 hours per week
Situation: Starts as soon as possible
Shift: Day, Evening, Night, Weekend
ABOUT THE EMPLOYER
This employer is committed to promoting equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, irrespective of their background. This includes individuals who self-identify as members of various groups, such as Indigenous people, newcomers to Canada, visible minorities, and youth.
We believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where individuals from all backgrounds can thrive and contribute to our organization’s success. We encourage candidates from these groups to apply for available positions and join us in our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
JOB SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
1. Qualifications:
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience: 1 to less than 7 months
Language: English
2. Work Setting:
Staff accommodation available
Work in employer’s/client’s home
RESPONSIBILITIES
Care for pets: As a personal care attendant, you will be responsible for assisting clients with the care of their pets. This could include feeding, walking, grooming, and providing companionship to the animals.
Administer bedside and personal care: You will provide assistance to clients with various aspects of personal care, including grooming, dressing, and toileting. This may involve helping clients in and out of bed, positioning them comfortably, and ensuring their personal hygiene needs are met.
Administer medications: You will be tasked with administering medications to clients according to prescribed schedules and dosages. This includes ensuring clients take their medications as prescribed and documenting administration accurately.
Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene: You will assist clients with bathing, showering, and grooming, ensuring they maintain good personal hygiene. This may involve helping clients with brushing their teeth, combing their hair, and other grooming tasks.
Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk: Encouraging and assisting clients with regular exercise is an important aspect of personal care. This may involve accompanying clients on walks or engaging in other physical activities to promote mobility and overall well-being.
Change non-sterile dressings: You will be required to change non-sterile dressings on wounds or injuries, following proper hygiene and safety protocols. This includes cleaning the affected area, applying new dressings, and monitoring for signs of infection or complications.
Feed or assist in feeding: You will assist clients with meal preparation and feeding as needed. This includes preparing nutritious meals according to dietary requirements, assisting clients with eating if necessary, and ensuring they receive adequate nutrition.
Launder clothing and household linens: You will be responsible for laundering clients’ clothing and household linens, ensuring they have clean and hygienic items to use. This includes washing, drying, folding, and storing laundry as needed.
Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties: Keeping the client’s living environment clean and organized is essential for their comfort and well-being. You will perform light housekeeping tasks such as dusting, vacuuming, mopping, and tidying up common areas.
Provide personal care: In addition to physical care tasks, you will also provide emotional support and companionship to clients. This may involve engaging in conversation, listening to clients’ concerns, and providing encouragement and reassurance.
Shop for food and household supplies: You will be responsible for shopping for groceries and household supplies on behalf of clients, ensuring they have essential items stocked in their home.
Prepare and serve nutritious meals: You will plan and prepare nutritious meals for clients, taking into account their dietary preferences and any special dietary requirements. This includes serving meals at appropriate times and ensuring clients have access to healthy and balanced food options.
EXPERIENCE AND SPECIALIZATION
Target audience:
The target audience for this role as a personal care attendant includes:
Elderly: Individuals who are advanced in age and may require assistance with daily living activities due to age-related challenges or health conditions.
Persons with physical disabilities: Individuals of any age who have physical impairments or disabilities that affect their mobility, independence, or ability to perform daily tasks without assistance.
Specialization or experience:
Green economy sector
MORE INFORMATION
Security and Safety:
Criminal record check: Applicants will be required to undergo a criminal record check as part of the hiring process. This check is essential to ensure the safety and security of clients, as well as maintaining the integrity of the caregiving environment.
Driving record check (abstract): Additionally, candidates must undergo a driving record check, also known as an abstract, to assess their driving history and ensure they meet the necessary safety standards for transporting clients or operating vehicles as part of their duties.
Transportation/Travel Information:
Own transportation: Candidates must have access to their own mode of transportation to travel to and from clients’ homes or other caregiving locations. This ensures reliability and flexibility in meeting the transportation needs of clients.
Own vehicle: Having access to a personal vehicle is required for candidates to transport themselves to various work locations and to provide transportation assistance to clients as needed.
Willing to travel overnight: Candidates must be willing to travel overnight if required, either to provide care to clients in different locations or to attend to clients’ needs outside of regular hours. This flexibility is essential to meet the diverse needs of clients and accommodate varying schedules.
Valid driver’s licence: A valid driver’s licence is necessary for candidates who may be required to operate a vehicle as part of their caregiving duties. This ensures compliance with legal requirements for driving and transportation services.
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities:
Bending, crouching, kneeling: The role may involve tasks that require bending, crouching, or kneeling, such as assisting clients with personal care activities or household tasks. Candidates should be physically capable of performing these movements comfortably and safely.
Combination of sitting, standing, walking: The work environment may require a combination of sitting, standing, and walking throughout the day. Candidates should be prepared for a varied workload that may involve transitioning between different positions and activities as needed to provide effective care and support to clients.
OTHER BENEFITS
Free parking available:
On-site housing options
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