Home Support Worker - Housekeeping: Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge

Home Support Worker - Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge

CBI Home Health is looking to hire Home Support Worker - Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge

*Please note: This is not a Personal Support Worker role*

Salary Range

The salary for this position is $18 per hour.

Vacancy Disclosure

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Why CBI Home Health?

We’re committed to making a difference in people’s lives – and that starts with yours. You’ll enjoy a flexible schedule that allows you to achieve your goals at work and at home. As you care for others, CBI Home Health will care for you by providing the equipment, training and resources that you need to feel confident every day.

Here’s a closer look at our total rewards and benefits

• Weekend premiums, travel pay and/or mileage reimbursement
• Part-time opportunities, with flexible scheduling options.
• Reward and recognition programs, including earned-wage access through our partnership with ZayZoon
• Comprehensive benefits package including Group RRSP, extended medical and dental coverage
• Employee Perks and Discount Programs through our partnership with Perkopolis
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Paid orientation, training and development with opportunities to grow your career
• Group RRSP and Retirement Savings Program for Home Health Ontario employees

• What you will do
• As a caring, responsible health care team member, you will support clients to be as safe and independent in their homes as possible, helping them to live their best lives.
• You will be required to perform light housekeeping tasks, meal preparation, and other duties as indicated in client care plans.
• You will act at all times with the client and their family at the heart of all you do, observing, documenting, and reporting any changes in their condition to your Manager/Supervisor.

*Please note, this role is an entry level position and does not require personal care or a personal support worker certificate*

As a Home Support Worker, you will

• Assist with general household management including light housekeeping duties, shopping, meal planning and preparation (recognizing any diet restrictions that may apply).
• Encourage the Client in maintaining independence by supporting them to maintain a clean home
• Performs other related housekeeping tasks as indicated in the individualized written client service plan.
• Practices universal precautions and adheres to WHMIS protocols.
• Recognizes and reports safety concerns or equipment malfunction in the home environment and acts accordingly to meet the safety and the protection needs of the Client.
• Able to establish communication with appropriate sources in response to emergency
• Be conscious of the hazards in the home environment and to act accordingly in meeting the safety and protection needs of the Client.
• Observes, documents and reports any emotional or physical changes in the Client's conditions.

• What you will need to be successful
• Ability to travel from home to home within the community
• Vehicle insurance and Valid Ontario Driver's License required
• A clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening within the last 12 months
• Proof of a negative TB test within the last 12 months and an up-to-date immunization record
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills required; the ability to communicate in French or other languages is considered an asset
• Reliability and strong organization skills
• Ability to safely lift up to 35 lbs. (16 kg)

Recruitment Technology Disclosure

We use technology and automation to support administrative aspects of our recruitment process. Artificial Intelligence is not used to evaluate, rank, or select candidates. All hiring decisions are made by people.

CBI Home Health is committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and are committed to providing accommodations throughout the hiring process in accordance with applicable legislation. Please advise your recruiter if you require an accommodation.