Benefits:
- Training & development
- Competitive salary
- Flexible schedule
Job Summary
ComForCare Home Care Halton is seeking a compassionate and dependable Italian-speaking PSW/Caregiver to support a male senior in his home. The caregiver will provide personal care, companionship, meal assistance, and light housekeeping according to the client’s established care plan.
The ideal candidate is patient, respectful, attentive, and committed to helping seniors remain safe, comfortable, and independent at home.
Key Responsibilities
Personal Care and Mobility Support
- Assist with personal care, toileting, and incontinence care
- Support safe mobility and transfers
- Assist with mobility equipment such as a wheelchair, walker, crutches, or cane
- Provide meal preparation and mealtime assistance
- Observe and report changes in the client’s condition or care needs
Companionship and Family Support
- Provide meaningful companionship and social interaction
- Offer supervision and reassurance
- Provide respite support for family members
- Encourage the client’s independence and participation in daily activities
Light Housekeeping
- Vacuum, dust, sweep, and mop floors
- Wash dishes and maintain a clean kitchen area
- Change bed linens and complete laundry
- Clean the client’s bathroom
- Help maintain a safe, comfortable, and organized home environment
Medication Assistance
- Provide reminders and assistance with medications the client self-administers, in accordance with the care plan and company policies
Qualifications
- Ability to communicate in Italian is required
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English as needed for the position
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Completion of a provincially recognized Personal Support Worker, Certified Nurse Aide, Health Care Aide, or equivalent program is an asset
- Must meet the required standard on the PSW skills assessment
- Must meet the required standard on the DEARS Drugs and Ethics assessment
- Valid driver’s licence and access to an insured vehicle, or reliable transportation to the client’s home
- Previous experience supporting seniors is preferred
What We’re Looking For
- A caring, patient, and respectful approach
- Dependability and punctuality
- Strong communication and observation skills
- Respect for the client’s privacy, dignity, culture, and personal preferences
- Ability to follow an established care plan and communicate effectively with the office and family
This job description is intended as a general guide and does not include every responsibility or duty that may be required.
By selecting the positions below, you acknowledge that you are applying for employment with an independently owned and operated ComForCare franchisee, a separate company and employer from ComForCare and any of its affiliates or subsidiaries. You understand that each independent franchisee is solely responsible for all decisions relating to employment including (and without limitation to) hiring and termination, and ComForCare does not accept, review or store my application. Any questions about your application or the hiring process must be directed to the locally owned and operated ComForCare franchisee.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran.
