Job Description

Position Type:

Full-Time Permanent

Location:

Toronto, ON

Hours of Work:

35 hours per week

Union:

Yes

Salary pay:

$19.38

Benefits:

Full time positions are eligible for vacation, paid-sick days, as well as health and RRSP benefits.

Reconnect is a thriving, not-for-profit health care provider in the west end of Toronto. We take our commitment to our clients and work seriously. We value innovation, compassion, and hard work, as well as the importance of building relationships and having fun while doing our jobs.

We are very excited to offer the opportunity for a Home Help Worker to join our dynamic organization.

About Us:

Reconnect Health Services is a not-for-profit health service organization in the west end of Toronto. Our services include supports for seniors, caregivers, and people living with mental health and addictions concerns. We pride ourselves on being at the forefront of client-centered care in our sector.

As a Home Help Worker, you will support seniors and disabled individuals in their homes who are unable to do this work for themselves.

What You'll Do:

You will be entrusted with a wide range of responsibilities, including:

Provide support services in clients' homes; housekeeping duties include vacuuming, sweeping, dusting, washing floors, cleaning toilet and bathtub, sink, stove, fridge, laundry, washing dishes, help with preparing meals, making beds wrap and disposing of garbage; Clean internal windows surface that are within hand reach; Perform grocery shopping (with a limit 10 pounds) on behalf of clients as specified; Escort clients to medical appointments, banking, and for walks and provide companionship for a warm and friendly atmosphere as specified.

What We're Looking For:

To thrive in this exciting role, we seek candidates with:

High School Certificate; Minimum six months to 1 year related experience in direct service delivery to seniors; Experience supporting individuals with disabilities; Excellent Communication skills, both verbal or written; Personable with cultural awareness and ability to build relationships with clients in a multicultural environment; Ability to organize, manage and prioritize work in an efficient manner and meet deadlines; Ability to support and work co-operatively with all team members and achieve the goals and objectives of the agency; Ability to resolve problems and concerns of staff, clients, caregivers and other issues affecting the effective operation of the organization.

Working Conditions:

Interacts with client, family members, staff, visitors and other care providers May be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including exposure to the AIDS and hepatitis B and C viruses
Please be advised that in order to be eligible for employment at Reconnect, all new hires must have received both doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada prior to their start date and will be required to show proof. Medical exemptions or any other kind of requested exemption based upon Reconnect's obligations pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Application Process:

Are you excited about the prospect of joining our team? We can't wait to hear from you! Please submit your resume, accompanied by a cover letter by clicking 'Apply Now'.

To request an accommodation in the application process, contact us by phone at 416-676-1829

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Reconnect Health Services

1281 St. Clair Avenue West

Toronto, Ontario M6E 1B8

http://www.reconnect.on.ca

Reconnect Health Services promotes the principles of and adheres to the tenets of the Ontario Human Rights Code. We strongly encourage applicants with lived experiences, from Indigenous communities, people of all races, colors, ethnic origins, religions, disabilities and sexual orientations to apply. We recognize that equitable access to employment is an agent in social change.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $19.38 per hour

Benefits:

Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care RRSP match
Ability to commute/relocate:

Toronto, ON M6E 1B8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:

Secondary School (required)
Experience:

service delivery to seniors or disabled indivduals: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person