Care Professional

1719094 Ontario Inc. o/a Home Instead® - Toronto EastPersonal Support Worker (PSW) / Care ProfessionalJoin the Home Instead -Toronto East Team Today!Are you a compassionate, dependable, and professional caregiver who is passionate about helping seniors remain independent in the comfort of their own homes?Home Instead Toronto East is currently hiring Care Professionals to provide non-medical home care services throughout Toronto East, Scarborough, East York, the Beaches, and surrounding communities.If you are looking for meaningful work, flexible scheduling, and the opportunity to make a genuine difference in someone's life every day, we encourage you to apply.Compensation$17.60 - $21.50 per hourJob TypePart-TimeCasualExpected Hours10-40 hours per week, based on availability, client needs, and care professional-client matching.Available ShiftsDaysAfternoonsOvernightsWeekdaysWeekendsPrimary ResponsibilitiesProvide companionship and emotional support to seniorsAssist with personal care, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toiletingSupport mobility, ambulation, transfers, and daily exercise routinesPrepare meals and assist with feeding when requiredPerform light housekeeping and laundryProvide Alzheimer's and Dementia care supportObserve and report changes in client condition or well-beingMaintain client confidentiality and professional boundaries at all timesQualificationsPersonal Support Worker (PSW) certification is considered an asset, but is not requiredMinimum one (2) year of professional caregiving, healthcare, home care, retirement home, long-term care, or related experienceExperience supporting seniors and individuals living with Dementia is an assetAbility to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writingAbility to use technology such as a SmartphoneAbility to work independently and as part of a teamStrong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skillsSound judgment, professionalism, and reliabilityAbility to meet the physical demands of the position, including assisting clients with mobility and lifting up to 25 lbs when requiredEmployment RequirementsLegally entitled to work in CanadaSuccessful completion of a Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Screening, as a condition of employmentReliable access to a smartphone for scheduling, communication, and electronic documentationCompliance with all company policies, training requirements, and workplace safety standardsAbility to comply with Home Instead's Immunization and Communicable Disease Prevention Policies, including providing required documentation where applicableCompliance with Home Instead's health and safety policies, including any client-or facility-specific vaccination requirements where applicablePreferred QualificationsValid Ontario Driver's LicenceAccess to a reliable vehicleResiding within or near Toronto East, Scarborough, East York, or the Beaches area to facilitate client assignments and travel between shiftsWhy Join Home Instead?Flexible schedulingOngoing paid training and professional developmentSupportive office team available 24/7Opportunities for career growthMeaningful work that positively impacts the lives of seniors and their familiesHome Instead - Toronto East provides a variety of non-medical services that allow seniors to remain independent wherever they call home. We are committed to enhancing the lives of aging adults and creating a positive experience for both our clients and our employees.Home Instead - Toronto East is committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and accessible workplace. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants requiring accommodation are encouraged to advise us at any stage of the hiring process.We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.Home Instead-Toronto East is an independently owned and operated franchise office of Home Instead ® Inc., an Honor company.

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