family caregiver

Yui Keung Ma; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Home Health Aide to provide personal care and support to clients in their homes. The role involves administering medications, assisting with daily activities, and ensuring a safe and supportive environment for clients. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience and certifications, along with a compassionate approach to care.

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years experience in a related field.
• Must have required certifications.
• Experience with elderly and persons with disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer bedside and personal care.
• Assist clients with bathing and personal hygiene.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.

Skills

Flexibility

Judgement

Reliability

Education

College or CEGEP diploma

Tools

CPR Certificate

First Aid Certificate

Personal Support Worker Certificate

Job description

• Education : College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Experience : 3 years to less than 5 years
• Home health aide / home attendant
• Registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing, other
• Nursing assistant / aide and patient care assistant / aide
• Practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants, other

Work setting

• Work in employer's / client's home

Tasks

• Administer bedside and personal care
• Administer medications
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
• Feed or assist in feeding
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Provide companionship
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals
• Cook

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Personal Support Worker Certificate
• Persons with Alzheimer's disease
• Adults
• Elderly
• Females
• Persons with a disability
• Persons with physical disabilities

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Basic security clearance
• Reference required

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure
• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Supports newcomers and / or refugees with foreign credential recognition

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