Are you...
- Interested in helping seniors age in the comfort of their own homes?
- Wanting to spend more time building relationships with your clients during shifts?
- Looking to join an organization that truly values and supports you?
If you answered yes to any of those questions, you'd fit right in at Home Instead Markham!
We are looking for a Hindi or Punjabi speaking individual to assist a specific ongoing client assignment in their home in the Markham community.
We are looking to fill an open role with daytime weekday and weekend availability.
What We Offer:
- Flexible schedule and competitive pay
- Longer visits with each client
- 24 hour support from caring administrative staff
- Paid Mileage
- On-going Paid Training
- Cash bonuses
- Referral Incentives
- Social Events
- Rewards for providing exceptional care
Responsibilities:
- Companionship and conversation
- Light housekeeping tasks and
- Preparing traditional Indian meals
- Medication and appointment reminders
- Personal Care assistance
- Alzheimer’s Care
- Hospice and Palliative support
Requirements:
- Ability to communicate with clients in a friendly and congenial manner
- Ability to treat and care for seniors and their property with dignity and respect
- Possessing a valid driver's license, a vehicle, and valid auto insurance is an asset
- Complete a criminal background check
- Ability to speak and understand either the Hindi or Punjabi language
- Ability to communicate effectively in English for communication with office team and documentation
- Completion of Personal Support Worker diploma, OR Completion of a Nursing Degree in any country, OR current enrollment in a nursing program are all assets, but not required
- Must be available on Sundays
Job Types:
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Saturday
Location:
Compensation: Starting at $19.50 to $22.50 per hour
Apply today and help us make a positive impact on the lives of seniors in our community!
If you'd like to learn more about Home Instead, please visit www.homeinstead.com/3052
AI is not used in the screening, assessment or selection of applications at this time.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Casual, Permanent
Pay: $19.50-$22.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Do you have any experience supporting seniors (personally or professionally)?
- Do you live in the Markham Ontario area?
- This position requires availability from 10:30am to 1:30pm on a few weekdays (Monday-Saturday) each week. Are you able to commit to this schedule?
- This position requires consistent availability every Sunday during the daytime. Are you able to commit to this schedule?
- Are you comfortable preparing traditional Indian meals for a client as part of your caregiving responsibilities?
Language:
- Hindi or Punjabi (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driver's license and and access to a vehicle (preferred)
Work Location: On the road
