Companion - Friend at Home - Toronto

1 week ago


Toronto, Canada iCare Home Health Full time

**Job Summary** The Companion is a “Friend at Home” front line health care aide worker position acting as a representative of iCare Home Heath and providing the services offered by the company for our clients. The Companion will mostly work independently of co-workers or supervisors and therefore must balance good judgment and initiative along with the policies of the company. The Companion will be required to maintain a safe working environment for themselves and their clients. **Responsibilities and Duties** The following list is a guideline of possible duties to be performed independently or as a group of duties in the course of working with the client.The Companion "Friend at Home" duties are not limited to those listed. - Observe for Safety, Friendship and Companionship. One of the most important aspects of iCare Home Health will be providing clients with a strong sense of self-esteem and independence. - Taking a genuine interest in the client, their life and their environment will help create a true sense of companionship. - Whether it is playing bingo, billiards, accompaniment to Tim Horton's, short walk in quiet side streets, and/or play chess among other activities that provide mental and physical stimulation. - **Shift Days**: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. - **Shift Hours**: 4 hours/ shift **Qualifications and Skills** 1. Compassionate, optimistic, patient and caring nature. 2. Police Criminal Reference Check. 3. Hearing impaired and Dementia training and experience is an asset. 4. Must be **Portuguese speaking**. 5. Ability to work independently. 6. Excellent communication and listening skills. 7. Must be physically and mentally fit to handle the demands of care giving. 8. Must be passionate and committed in heart and mind in everything you do It should be noted that emphasis is for the Companion to involve the client in the care program to help provide the client with the basic standards of healthy living as follows: - Friendship - Mental Stimulation - Relaxation - Humour **About iCare Home Health**: iCare Home health is a boutique, visionary home healthcare agency that leverages creative and innovative solutions to empower Canadians, young or old to recover from medical procedure or age with dignity in the comfort of their homes. iCare Home Health provides: - Positive work environment for our caregivers, - Accommodate caregiver’s family schedules. - Competitive wages and, - Employee Health Benefits Plan - (Min. hours criteria) - If you would like to become part of our iCare Home Health team, we invite you to submit a Letter of Introduction and Resume. Check out our Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter pages. Like, Join or Follow us **Job Type**: Part-time Pay: $18.00-$20.00 per hour Schedule: - Day shift - Monday to Friday Application question(s): - Can you speak Portuguese **Language**: - English fluency (required) Work Location: In person



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