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About the Role
VHA Home HealthCare (VHA) is a leading not-for-profit home care provider in Ontario, dedicated to offering high-quality, client-centred care. Our team of nearly 3,000 professionals is committed to helping clients maintain independence and live fulfilling lives in their own homes.
Responsibilities
- Provides homemaking and support to clients who are ill and unable to carry out normal household routines, or activities of daily living in their homes, including cleaning, laundry, and child care.
- Accompanies clients on walks, shopping, and to appointments, providing companionship and encouraging independence.
- Ensures meals are nutritious and considers special dietary needs.
- Informs supervisor of client activities, problems, or changes in the care plan and compiles appropriate forms.
- Completes records and timekeeping protocols accurately and submits them in accordance with VHA policy.
- Supports safe client care through continuous quality improvement.
Requirements
- 3 years of experience in providing homemaking and personal support services, including care of seniors and children.
- Experience working in the community is an asset.
- Must be flexible and able to support a diverse client group.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English (equivalent to grade 10 level).
- Demonstrated commitment to client and family-centred care.
- Physically able to provide safe and timely client care.
- Demonstrate ability to recognize safety issues, communicate effectively, and provide minor problem-solving.
Skills
- Homemaking
- Personal support services
- Care of seniors
- Care of children
- Client support
- Companionship
- Meal preparation
- Record keeping
- Timekeeping
- Client and family-centred care
- Safety awareness
- Effective communication
- Problem-solving
Location
- Ontario
Work Type
- Home care
- Community settings
Experience Level
- 3 years experience
Education Level
- Equivalent to grade 10 level English
Salary/Compensations
- $18.45 - $21.06 per hour
Benefits
- Benefits and pension plan for permanent eligible employees
- Compensation for education and professional development
- Comprehensive orientation and training
- Mentorship and peer support
- Career development opportunities
- Employee and family assistance program
- Wellness resources
- Perks & discounts
- Staff & service provider events
About the Company
- VHA Home HealthCare (VHA) is one of the largest not-for-profit home care providers in Ontario.
- Our team is made up of close to 3,000 caring and committed professionals.
- VHA is a leading learning organization.
- VHA is accredited with Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada.
- VHA is an RNAO Best Practice Spotlight Organization designate.
- VHA is a founding member agency of United Way Greater Toronto.
Equal Opportunity
- VHA Home HealthCare (VHA) is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- We champion inclusion and diversity in all parts of our organization.
- A diverse workforce is key to the ongoing and future success of VHA.
- We aim to review all applicants with fair and unbiased recruitment practices where opportunities are presented based on merits, skills, and experience.
- VHA is committed to providing reasonable accommodation and our services are accessible and sensitive to the needs of diverse groups.