Home Help Worker (2025-256-CC)
Toronto, ON, Canada
Full Time
Community Care
Entry Level
| Competition: (2025-256-CC) | Home Help Worker (2025-256-CC) |
| Employment Type: | HHW, Bargaining Unit (1 Vacancy) |
| Work Hours: | 35 hours/week |
| Work Setting: Salary: | Exclusively Onsite $21.47/hour |
| Application Deadline: | February 23, 2026 by 11:59 pm |
WoodGreen is a team of diverse and innovative change makers working together to make a difference in our communities. A United Way Anchor Agency with a proven track record and an entrepreneurial mindset, we continuously seek to develop solutions to critical social needs while striving to become a Centre for Equity.
Visit www.woodgreen.org to learn more about who we are and to review our Equity Statement.
We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce, representative of the communities we serve. We encourage, and are pleased to consider, applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized persons/persons of colour, women/women identifying, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and others who contribute towards promoting innovative ideas and solutions.
Program Overview – Home & Cluster Care, Community Care
The Community Care Unit provides a holistic approach to care at home for seniors and caregivers who are vulnerable, at risk and/or marginalized. The unit provides a wide range of programs such as Assisted Living Services, Home & Cluster Care, Social Work, Meals-on-Wheels, Adult Day programs, and transportation, which enable seniors to be as independent as possible in their homes. The unit also provides a variety of socio-recreational/wellness programs which enhance the quality of life and promote the health of the older adult. .
What You Will Do
- Provide service to clients as per service plan, client choice and functional ability to promote client independence.
- Perform household management activities to maintain home environment.
- Participate in team meetings and attend in-services as required.
- Comply with program policies and identify, respond to and report risk/hazardous situations.
- Assess, intervene and report incidents and changes in client status to appropriate staff.
- Document in client file and use program forms appropriately where applicable.
- Understand/operate the emergency response system and respond professionally to all client/program emergencies.
- Communicate to all team members when and where applicable.
- Minimum six (6) months experience providing care to frail seniors.
- Strong verbal and written English language skills.
- Problem identification and intervention skills to handle work-place/client situations.
- Work independently within prescribed role.
- Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team approach.
- Demonstrated flexibility, good judgment and cultural sensitivity when working with clients.
- Knowledge of gerontological issues, health care and social service systems.
- Has the physical strength and ability to do frequent light to moderate lifting, walking, bending, stretching and pulling.
- Able to work in a second-hand smoke/pet environment.
- First Aid and CPR certification is an asset.
- Able to work occasional statutory holidays.
- Due to the nature of this program, it is deemed an essential service and the Personal Support Worker is expected to report to work during emergency situation, e.g. TTC strike.
Why You’ll Want to Work With Us
At WoodGreen you will be part of an incredible team that does amazing things for our community.
We offer:
To Apply
Go to the WoodGreen Careers page at https://www.woodgreen.org/about-us/careers/ and click on the position(s) that you are interested in to submit your cover letter and resume and to answer a short questionnaire.
At WoodGreen you will be part of an incredible team that does amazing things for our community.
We offer:
- Benefits: Health/dental/wellness benefits and group RRSP/Pension programs, for eligible employees
- Growth: In-house training & development programs and professional development opportunities
- Rewards: Peer and organizational recognition and awards
- Flexibility: Hybrid working models, where applicable
- Diversity: Commitment to creating an inclusive organization that embraces diversity and belonging
- Community: Meaningful work in support of our communities
To Apply
Go to the WoodGreen Careers page at https://www.woodgreen.org/about-us/careers/ and click on the position(s) that you are interested in to submit your cover letter and resume and to answer a short questionnaire.
WoodGreen is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free selection process and work environment. If contacted in relation to an employment opportunity, please advise our People & Culture representatives at careers@woodgreen.org of the accommodation measures required. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
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