Compassionate Home Care Assistant — Flexible Shifts

Brightisle; Stephenville; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible work arrangements

Union Support

Job summary

Brightisle, a Newfoundland and Labrador health and community care provider, is seeking Home Support Workers to join CareGivers program.

You will support families or individuals at home during illness or disability, assist with daily living, provide personal care, housekeeping, companionship, and follow care plans.

This in-person role offers flexible shifts, competitive compensation, and the chance to help clients stay at home.

Qualifications

• Minimum grade 12 education and experience as a home support worker OR
• Certification as a home support worker (Preferred) OR
• Willingness to commence in-house training
• Clear Criminal Record Screening Certificate and Vulnerable Sector Check obtained WITHIN 90 days (Or willing to obtain one BEFORE starting employment)
• Experience working with seniors and or physically disabled individuals
• Medical certificate indicating good health
• Negative TB skin test
• Up-to-date Immunization Record
• Current First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care such as bathing, toileting, and grooming to the client
• Complete housekeeping tasks, meal preparation, and shopping
• Provide companionship to the client and accompany them to community events, activities, and appointments
• Follow written plan of care as approved by the Client Care Manager
• Provide specialized care such as Alzheimer or palliative care, if required
• Document and report client progress
• Promote good mental health for the client
• Develop a caring relationship with the client and the client’s family
• Provide emotional and psychological support
• Ensure a healthy and safe living and working environment while following agency guidelines on lifting and transfers
• Adhere to and enforces CareGivers’ Code of Conduct
• Report all Occupational Health and safety hazards and related issues and follows OH&S guideline

Skills

Excellent communication

Willing to work flexible shifts

Teamwork and independence

Ability to lift 25 pounds

Education

Grade 12 high school education

Home care worker certification

Job description

Brightisle, a Newfoundland and Labrador health and community care provider, is seeking Home Support Workers to join CareGivers program.

You will support families or individuals at home during illness or disability, assist with daily living, provide personal care, housekeeping, companionship, and follow care plans.

This in-person role offers flexible shifts, competitive compensation, and the chance to help clients stay at home.