Job Description

Job description

***Please note:

– Please READ THIS JOB AD fully and do not apply if you do not qualify, otherwise your application will be rejected at any phase of this hiring process. Call us if uncertain.

– Responsible applicants only; our clients’ health and safety depend on us.

– We cannot sponsor candidates internationally. You must live in Ontario, Canada, in order to apply. Do not apply if you do not live here.

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Job Description

***Current Opening/Position***

Summary: !<<< Serbian-speaking Caregiver or Personal Support Worker Needed to assist with meal preparation and companionship for an elderly gentleman >>>!

Location: Hamilton

Term: Due to the uncertainty inherent in this industry and in this context, the end date of employment cannot be determined at this time.

Hours: Approximately 6 hours per week

Days: 2 days a week, at your discretion (Pick one schedule)

Choice 1: Wednesday + Friday

or

Choice 2: Tuesday + Thursday

Shifts:

Applicant must be able to work one of these two shift schedules, as below (Pick one schedule)

Choice 1: 11 am to 2 pm

or

Choice 2: 4 pm to 7 pm

Position: Companion Caregiver or Personal Support Worker

Rate of pay: $17 to $18 per hour, based upon experience and/or education

Bonus: A completion bonus eligible at end of month

Location: Hamilton (Intersection: King Street East and Rosedale Avenue)

Start date: ASAP

Dress code: Business casual attire (Uniform is an employee badge with lanyard)

Qualifications

1. Relevant education

• High school diploma
• First Aid + CPR (Current and valid)

• Personal Support Worker (PSW)certification orHealth Care Assistant (HCA) certification

o or internationally educated nurse

o or current student of PSW/HCA/nursing

2. Health and safety requirements

• Vulnerable Sector police check (Current and valid)
• Covid vaccination (Completely vaccinated – 2 doses)
• Flu shots (Annual dose)

3. Experience

• Experience is nice to have, but not needed
• Experience as a PSW, HCA, or Nurse is preferred
• Education is also accepted in lieu of experience

4. Willingness to travel

• Take public transportation (Required)
• Or, have access to a motor vehicle, license, and insurance (Recommended)

5. Work ethic

• Friendly, courteous, respectful, compassionate, tolerant, and patient
• Punctual, reliable, strong work ethic, high moral code
• Demonstrates flexibility, sound judgment, and cultural sensitivity in evaluating and responding to client needs
• Ability to motivate and promote resident participation in social, recreational, educational, health, and household activities
• Must cooperate with management field audits; be open to constructive criticism and commit to ongoing coaching opportunities
• Professional working proficiency in the English language
• Must possess an email address, a smartphone, and a mobile data plan

6. Nice to have, but not mandatory

• Dementia/Alzheimer knowledge

How to Apply

SUBMIT ALL APPLICATIONS ONLINE VIA OUR COMPANY WEBSITE or through Canada Job Bank or Indeed (Wherever you see this ad): 

Hamilton: https://www.comfortkeepers.ca/hamilton/employment/

or

Waterloo Region: https://www.comfortkeepers.ca/kitchener-waterloo/employment/employment-application/

And

Call us (905) 689-2273 if you have any questions

Important considerations:

o The hiring process is done virtually via Zoom/WatsApp.

o All eligible candidates who are applying must look out for the interview email and call/voicemail and must reply promptly, as these job openings are time-sensitive and we will not wait long for your reply.

o Candidates must read this job ad, be qualified for the role, and must take the interview process seriously.

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Company description

Comfort Keepers’ mission is to provide our clients with the highest level of quality of life that is achievable. We are committed to providing the highest quality of care in the most professional manner possible. We are an independently owned and operated franchised business with over 500 offices internationally, and we are growing quickly across Canada. Find out more about us at www.comfortkeepers.ca.

We are seeking kind, caring & qualified individuals to provide in-home care to the elderly, and others requiring assistance.

Job description

We provide: 

• Companionship and Homemaking Services – meal preparation, light housekeeping, laundry, grocery shopping, errand services, recreational activities and companionship/conversation
• Personal Care Services – bathing, grooming, mobility, transferring and positioning, feeding, incontinence care and medication reminders
• Housekeeping Services – vacuuming, dusting, mopping and sweeping floors, bathrooms and kitchens
• Transportation Services – taking clients to doctor appointments, shopping, etc.
• We mainly service clients in their home, yet we also serve them at hospitals, retirement homes and long term care facilities

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide one-on-one care with Comfort Keepers clients
• Follow guidelines of the Client Service/Care Plan
• Ability to manage own schedule and get to and from clients on own
• Participate in mandatory team meetings and trainings
• Comply with Comfort Keepers policies and procedures
• Document incidents and changes in client status to management team
• Document in clients’ program files when appropriate
• Understand the operations of the emergency response system and respond professionally to all emergency situations

General

• This is ideal for those who want relevant experience in health care/home health care
• Good performers are eligible for references to help them achieve their academic and professional goals
• It’s also nice for those who want to pick up extra shifts, cover call-outs, and make money on the side
• It can accommodate your work/school/personal schedules
• We service clients 24 hours a day 7 days a week
• Shifts begin and end at all different times of the day and night
• Jobs can last days, weeks, months, or longer (Nature of this industry is all temporary work, part-time)
• Caregivers are requested to work a minimum of 2 to 3 hours, up to 12 hours per shift for most shifts