Companion / Caregiver (Casual)

Why work for Acclaim Health? You will be working for an organization that has provided quality care to the community for 85+ years. Acclaim Health provides a wide variety of services to support the community, including Community Support Services, Alzheimer Services, Home and Personal Support Services and Palliative Care Services. Acclaim Health is a patient and family centered work environment that allows for flexibility in work schedules to ensure work/life balance. At Acclaim Health, we promote and support employees with a strong emphasis on the values of Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Excellence.

Are you looking for an opportunity to be a part of an innovative team where you can make a real impact to the Halton community? Do you enjoy helping others but don’t currently have your PSW certificate? If this sounds like you, Acclaim Health is currently hiring Casual Companions to work flexible hours throughout the Halton area (Oakville, Burlington and North Halton).

Join us and experience the difference:

• Supportive working environment that values our employee’s time and dedication to our clients!


• Guaranteed hours with flexible schedules


• Paid orientation, training and development.


• Opportunities to advance your career.


• Staff Incentives (contests, giveaways & recognition)


• Company Pension Plan and Benefits available.


• Employee Assistance Program provided for all employees


• Competitive pay with paid travel and shift premiums


• Company smart phone and supplies provided


• 1:1 support from our IT Department for technical issues


• Independence of working in the community.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• Pay:  CA$17.56 - $18.11 per hour


• This position is for an existing vacancy.


• We do not use AI to screen, assess, or select applicants.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

• Supports patients/clients by providing in-home companionship and caregiver respite, supervision in the personal care, housekeeping, meal preparation, and/or pet care as required


• Driving patient/clients to and from appointments, social events and/or for errands


• Participates and collaborates with a multidisciplinary care team (including staff, patient and caregivers) in supporting the patient’s needs according to the patient’s care plan.


• Acts as an effective and professional liaison between the patient/client/caregiver and Acclaim Health office (including recommending referral to other Acclaim Health services as appropriate).

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid Ontario Driver’s license and access to a vehicle


• Current First Aid Certificate


• Safe Food Handling Certificate is an asset


• Successful completion of Acclaim Health’s Companion Training Program (includes procedures for all client services, Gentle Persuasive Approach (dementia related education)


• Criminal Record check with Vulnerable Sector Screening


• Experience working with the elderly, ill or with children


• Good written and verbal communication skills


• Effective observation and listening skills


• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team member

Acclaim Health is an equal opportunity employer and is actively working towards a more inclusive, diverse and equitable world. We recognize that our work environment is stronger - and our care more effective - when it includes people of equity-seeking groups, including those of varying race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, family status or disability status.

Please note - only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Should you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please inform human resources so we can ensure your equal participation in this process.