Home Support Assistant

Sault Ste Marie

Healthcare

POSTED: 2 weeks ago

16088

December 23, 2024

20

Part Time

A confidential employer is seeking a highly skilled and empathetic individual with a solid background in housekeeping and caretaking to assist with various home duties, with a strong focus on maintaining a clean and organized environment. The ideal candidate must prioritize confidentiality and respect the employer's privacy at all times. They should possess a deep understanding of physical illnesses and aging, gained through experience, and must have relevant certifications as required. A demonstrated history of successful housekeeping and caretaking, supported by verifiable references, is essential.

The candidate must have keen attention to the physical needs of the homeowner, ensuring a safe, clean, and sanitized environment, and the ability to follow directions precisely.

Flexibility is required due to the unpredictable nature of the homeowner's disability. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of, and experience working with, seniors or persons with disabilities.

Wage: $20 an hour to start ($20-$25)

Job Duties:
-Perform thorough cleaning of the home, including but not limited to, vacuuming, dusting, mopping, and sanitizing surfaces
-Organize living spaces and assist with light maintenance tasks to ensure a safe and clutter-free environment
-Provide personal assistance and awareness of potential health issues and activities of daily living (ADL) as required
-Assist with weekly tasks such as changing linens, laundry, and maintaining cleanliness and orderliness throughout the home
-Be open to continuous teaching and training to understand specific needs and why they are necessary
-Maintain the employer's independence while being available to assist as necessary

Requirements:
-Essential attributes: confidentiality, dependability, honesty, reliability, punctuality
-Must adhere to essential and changing public health procedures, including the use of PPE, proof of up-to-date vaccinations (including COVID-19), and providing negative Rapid Antigen COVID-19 nasal swab test results as required
-Non-smoker and fragrance-free
-Proven experience in housekeeping and cleaning, with high standards of sanitization and hygiene
-Relevant certifications in PSW or related
-Ability to learn about the employer's medical disabilities and provide compassionate care
-Good communication and cooperative skills with the employer
-Punctuality, supported by a valid driver's license or knowledge of public transportation for on-time arrival
-Current Police Security Clearance Check - Level 3 for Vulnerable Persons
-Able to provide accurate contact information and Social Insurance Number for government registration