family caregiver

Government of Canada; Victoria; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Canada seeks a dedicated Personal Care Assistant in Victoria to provide essential support and companionship to clients, particularly the elderly and those with disabilities. The role involves administering personal care, assistive tasks, and daily living activities while ensuring client satisfaction through outstanding interpersonal skills. Successful candidates will have a secondary education background and relevant experience, with opportunities for live-in accommodations offered.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Qualifications

• Experience working with adults and elderly clients.
• Ability to assist clients with personal care and hygiene.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Punctuality

Client focus

Dependability

Excellent oral communication

Flexibility

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is NOT a condition of employment
• Urban area
• Work in employer's/client's home

Responsibilities Tasks

• Administer bedside and personal care
• Assist clients in water (i.e. pool)
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care
• Shop for food and household supplies
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals

Experience and specialization Target audience

• Adults
• Elderly
• Males
• Persons with a disability

Additional information Security and safety

• Reference required

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting
• Walking
• Work under pressure

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Patience
• Honesty

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits