Home Care Worker - Private Home (Part Time)

Overview
We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Home Care Workers to provide essential support and care to one elderly client in their home. The ideal candidate will have a passion for helping others, particularly seniors and individuals with disabilities, ensuring they maintain their dignity and quality of life. This role requires a strong commitment to patient care, as well as the ability to work independently while following care plans. Flexible hours/days schedule available for the right person.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and meal preparation.
• Provide companionship and emotional support to clients, fostering a positive environment.
• Administer medication and monitor health conditions as directed by healthcare professionals.
• Assist with mobility and transportation needs, including accompanying clients to appointments.
• Maintain accurate records of client care and report any changes in condition to the appropriate personnel.
• Ensure a safe and clean living environment for clients by performing light housekeeping duties.

Qualifications

• Assist client with bathing (partial, complete, tub, or shower)
• Assist client with oral hygiene, hair care, dressing, and all activities of daily living.
• Assist client with ambulation, transferring, and positioning in bed or chair.
• Assist with physio exercises, etc. as per therapist’s care plan.
• Assist clients with feeding and light meal preparation.
• Perform light housekeeping duties.
• Make/change clients bedding as required.
• Client’s laundry clothes and bedding.
• Assist clients with toileting or incontinence care.
• Assist and/or remind client to take medication (Do not administer medication)
• Report any changes in health condition, or safety risks to immediate supervisor.
• Perform delegated tasks, specific to client; delegated by nurse or immediate supervisor.
• Compassionate nature with a genuine desire to help others maintain their independence and well-being.

The skills and qualities we are looking for:

• Kind and compassionate approach to care.
• Punctual and organized.
• Flexible & reliable.
• Strong communication skills in English (verbal & written)
• Ability to drive & travel to clients’ home and sometimes accompany to appointments.

What you need:

• Vulnerable Sector Police Check (less than 3 months old)
• First Aid / CPR course certification (current)
• $2 million in commercial general liability insurance (can be obtained once offer made)
• Ability to get to and from clients’ home (Valid Driver’s License)

Job Types: Part-time, Freelance

Pay: $30.00-$35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 3 – 10 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Class 5 Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person