Timings: Between Monday - Friday
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.
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.
Lumacare is a fully accredited agency committed to equity in employment. Our goal is a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We strongly encourage applications from women and men, people from racialized communities, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, indigenous persons and people who identify themselves as LGBTQIA+. We seek to attract and retain individuals who will work together to create and sustain a vibrant, healthy, safe and caring community.
Notice to Candidates – you will be contacted if you are selected for an interview. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Lumacare will provide accommodation, accessible formats, and communication supports for the interview upon request.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: $17.20 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Have you ever worked as a Home Support Worker (HSW) or in a similar caregiving role?
- Do you have experience working with vulnerable populations
- do you have Ontario's G Driver's License and access to a vehicle?
Licence/Certification:
- First AID & CPR Certificate (required)
Work Location: In person
