Companion
Job Description
Company Description
We are currently hiring casual Companions at $17.60/hour in Burlington.
At Spectrum Health Care, our mission is re-imagining home care for clients and families to provide products and services they need, whenever care is required, delivered by the most qualified and compassionate staff.
Our people are the cornerstone of our business. By joining Spectrum Health Care you will be part of one of Canada's Best Managed companies and a committed member of a team of highly skilled healthcare professionals.
Job Description
- Provide companionship and basic household tasks for medically stable patients under the direction of a Home Support Supervisor.
- Perform basic meal preparation and light housekeeping duties such as washing dishes, taking out the garbage, doing client's laundry. Sweeping and vacuuming within the client's immediate living area may be required.
- Provide respite for medically stable patients while the primary caregiver is out of the home.
- Maintain awareness of patient's abilities, current diagnosis made by medical professionals, diet, personal interests and special needs
- Requires travel within assigned region between patients' residences or facilities
Qualifications
- Compassionate individual with a passion for helping others
- Ability to interact with others in a caring, courteous and tactful manner
- Ability to speak other languages is considered an asset
- Valid Vulnerable Sector Police Check and TB Test (within 6 months) as a condition of employment
- TB Test (Within 1 year) and updated immunization record
How to Apply
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