Seniors for Seniors_companionship to seniors

Employer is starting up a branch in Kingston and is building her staff.  She is looking for mature staff, preferably 50+years old. Part-Time Casual positions available.

Vulnerable sector check, driver abstract (if applying to driving position), current TB check.

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https://seniorsforseniors.ca/employment

• Personal and Homemaking Companions
• Driver Companions   $0.60/km reimbursed
• Live-In Companions
• Overnight Assistance
• House Cleaners
• Drop-In Companions
• Handypersons
• Hospital Bedside Companions

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Adheres to the safe work/risk management policies and practices of Seniors for Seniors.

- Works within the Ethical Practice Framework of Seniors for Seniors.

- Understands the range of services provided by each division of the Spectrum family and how it contributes to our model of Total Client Care.

- Continually assess, anticipate, identify and respond to new and changing needs of  clients and communicates available Total Client Care resources to clients when appropriate.

- Provides socialization, conversation and emotion reassurance to the client.

- Encourages and participates in reading, games, and other activities to promote well-bring and stimulate the mind and the spirit.

- Performs light housekeeping duties including vacuuming, dusting, bathrooms and kitchen.

- Assists client with household tasks and mobility, if necessary.

- Provides companionship to the client in their home.

- Listens, observes, and communicates any concerns/changes in the client’s physical and/or emotional condition immediately to the Branch Manager and Client Care Coordinator.

- Regularly assesses the Client’s surroundings to ensure that clients have a safe home environment (i.e., recognize fall risks, hoarding) and reporting concerns to the Branch Manager or Client Care Coordinator.

- When applicable, assist with assistance of client to wheelchair, chair, commode or bed.

- When applicable, assists with the positioning of client in bed or chair.

- Assists and/or provides general exercises/activities to maintain mobility and independence as directed by the client, their family or the Client Care Coordinator at the request of the family.

- Light meal preparation with clean-up as required.

- Performs errands related to client requests.

- Accompanies client to appointments and leisure activities if required.

- Launders client clothes and bedding and assist in keeping personal space clean and tidy or in private setting.

Skills and Qualifications:
- Mature age 50+
- Driver companions must have a valid G2 license.
- Warm, compassionate individuals.
- Flexible and able to converse with a wide range of individuals.
- Experience caring for the elderly.
- Several years of life experience.
- Ability to speak other languages an asset.

If you meet the aforementioned qualifications, we want to hear from you!
How to apply: Dale Lowe Branch Manager: dlowe@seniorsforseniors.ca – please indicate the region where you will be available for work_KINGSTON