Home Support Worker

2 weeks ago

North York, Canada Lumacare Full time

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 well-being 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.
- **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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