ATTENDANT SERVICES WORKER / CAREGIVER (DAY/AFTERNOON/EVENING)

Independent Living Waterloo Region is looking to hire an Attendant Services Worker / Caregiver to provide in-home care to people with disabilities at our assisted living sites, and community outreach in Kitchener, Waterloo, and Cambridge. Are you experienced in caring for people with disabilities? Do you want a job with an organization that values your skills and talents? Would you like to help the people you serve achieve happiness through independence? If so, please read on!

POSITION SUMMARY

As an Attendant Services Worker / Caregiver, you are passionate about helping people in our community who experience disabilities. Your day consists of providing our clients assistance with the activities of daily living. You help them with their personal care routines, such as grooming, toileting, bathing, and oral maintenance. You also perform some light housekeeping, linen changes, and meal preparation. If a client needs therapeutic intervention, you assist with range-of-motion therapy, breathing assistance, or whatever other procedures are listed in the client’s care plan.
Please note that both a driver’s license and a personal vehicle is required for this position.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma
• Certification in CPR and first aid OR a willingness to become certified
• Driver’s license, a personal vehicle, and a willingness to travel to our service areas. (ex. Assisted Living Sites and/or Community Outreach)
• Food Safety Certification OR willingness to become certified
• Experience working with persons with disabilities or in convalescent care.
• Willing to work in home-care environment that may include exposure to bodily fluids, household cleaners, pets, and fluctuating room temperature.
• Vulnerable Sector Check within the last 3 months
  A completed home service worker (HSW) or personal service worker (PSW) certificate would be preferred, but experience working/volunteering related fields is also considered. Do you have excellent people skills? Are you kind and patient? Can you work hard to ensure the well-being of our clients? If yes, you might just be perfect for this home care / personal support position!

Please refer the Job description for details