home-care worker

Government of Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector employer in Ottawa seeks a dedicated individual to assist elderly clients with personal care and companionship. Responsibilities include light housekeeping, meal preparation, and shopping for household supplies. Applicants should hold relevant certifications such as CPR and First Aid, and possess a college diploma. The position requires on-site work with no remote options available.

Benefits

Dental plan

Vision care benefits

Bonus

Mileage paid

Pension plan

Free parking available

Parking available

Qualifications

• CPR Certificate is required.
• First Aid Certificate is required.
• Experience with elderly target audience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in regular exercise activities.
• Perform light housekeeping duties.
• Provide companionship and personal care.
• Shop for food and supplies.
• Prepare and serve meals.

Skills

Client focus

Dependability

Organized

Punctuality

Team player

Patience

Flexibility

Reliability

Honesty

Education

College or non-university diploma

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
• or equivalent experience

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On site

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

Work setting

• Work in employer's/client's home

Responsibilities Tasks

• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care
• Shop for food and household supplies
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization Target audience

• Elderly

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Patience
• Honesty

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Mileage paid
• Pension plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available