Healthcare

Home Care WorkerFull-Time

AM

Alison MacLeod

Toronto, Ontario

Job Description

We are seeking a compassionate, reliable, and experienced home care worker to provide oneon-

one care for a senior living with Alzheimer's disease. The ideal candidate will have prior

experience supporting individuals with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia and will be

patient, attentive, and committed to providing respectful, person-centred care.

Responsibilities

  • Provide bedside and personal care in a safe, respectful, and compassionate manner.

  • Assist with bathing, grooming, dressing, and other personal hygiene needs.

  • Support mobility and encourage regular exercise, such as daily walks.

  • Assist with feeding and meal preparation, ensuring nutritious meals are prepared and served.

  • Cook meals according to dietary needs and preferences.

  • Accompany the client to medical appointments and assist with transportation and communication, as needed.

  • Provide companionship and meaningful engagement throughout the day.

  • Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties.

  • Launder clothing and household linens.

  • Shop for groceries and household supplies as needed.

  • Observe and report any changes in the client's physical, emotional, or cognitive condition.

Additional information

  • Security and safety

  • Criminal record check

  • Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Bending, crouching, kneeling

  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking

  • Fast-paced environment

  • Repetitive tasks

Personal suitability

  • Punctuality

  • Client focus

  • Dependability

  • Efficient interpersonal skills

  • Excellent oral communication

  • Flexibility

  • Initiative

  • Organized

  • Reliability

  • Patience

  • Honesty

Requirements

Requirements

Previous experience caring for seniors with Alzheimer's disease or dementia is required.
Experience providing personal care in a home setting.
Patient, compassionate, dependable, and respectful.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to maintain client dignity, safety, and confidentiality.
First Aid/CPR certification and PSW certification are considered assets.

Additional Details

Terms of Employment

Permanent

Language of Work

English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

Benefits Package

On-site amenities On-site housing options

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