Companion / Caregiver - Casual

1 week ago

Oakville, Canada Acclaim Health Full time

**Why work for Acclaim Health?** You will be working for an organization that has provided quality care to the community for 85+ years. Acclaim Health provides a wide variety of services to support the community, including Community Support Services, Alzheimer Services, Home and Personal Support Services and Palliative Care Services. Acclaim Health is a patient and family centered work environment that allows for flexibility in work schedules to ensure work/life balance. At Acclaim Health, we promote and support employees with a strong emphasis on the values of Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Excellence.

**Join us and experience the difference**:

- Supportive working environment that values our employee’s time and dedication to our clients
- Guaranteed hours with flexible schedules
- Paid orientation, training and development.
- Opportunities to advance your career.
- Staff Incentives (contests, giveaways & recognition)
- Company Pension Plan and Benefits available.
- Employee Assistance Program provided for all employees
- Competitive pay with paid travel and shift premiums
- Company smart phone and supplies provided
- 1:1 support from our IT Department for technical issues
- Independence of working in the community.
- Salary Range $17.05- $18.15

**PRIMARY FUNCTIONS**:

- Supports patients/clients by providing in-home companionship and caregiver respite, supervision in the personal care, housekeeping, meal preparation, and/or pet care as required
- Driving patient/clients to and from appointments, social events and/or for errands
- Participates and collaborates with a multidisciplinary care team (including staff, patient and caregivers) in supporting the patient’s needs according to the patient’s care plan.
- Acts as an effective and professional liaison between the patient/client/caregiver and Acclaim Health office (including recommending referral to other Acclaim Health services as appropriate).

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

- Valid Ontario Driver’s license and access to a vehicle
- Current First Aid Certificate
- Safe Food Handling Certificate is an asset
- Successful completion of Acclaim Health’s Companion Training Program (includes procedures for all client services, Gentle Persuasive Approach (dementia related education)
- Criminal Record check with Vulnerable Sector Screening
- Experience working with the elderly, ill or with children
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Effective observation and listening skills
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team member

Acclaim Health is an equal opportunity employer and is actively working towards a more inclusive, diverse and equitable world. We recognize that our work environment is stronger - and our care more effective - when it includes people of equity-seeking groups, including those of varying race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, family status or disability status.

**Please note - only those applicants selected for interview will be contacted.**
- Should you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please inform human resources so we can ensure your equal participation in this process._

**Job Type**: Casual

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Employee assistance program

Licence/Certification:

- Highschool Diploma or GED (required)
- Ontario Driver's License & Access to a Vehicle (required)

Work Location: In person

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