home health care worker

Government of Canada; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Canada is looking for a dedicated personal care aide to provide essential bedside care and assistance to elderly clients or those with disabilities. This role requires strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to client well-being, working directly in clients' homes. Accommodation may be offered on a live-in basis, though not required. Applicants should have a secondary school diploma and experience in personal care is preferred.

Benefits

Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis

Qualifications

• Experience working with elderly and persons with a disability is an asset.
• Candidates should possess a high school graduation certificate or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Administer bedside and personal care.
• Assist clients with bathing and personal hygiene.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.
• Perform light housekeeping and provide companionship.

Skills

Punctuality

Client focus

Initiative

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Patience

Honesty

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

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

Experience

Experience an asset

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
• Work in employer's/client's home

Responsibilities Tasks

• Administer bedside and personal care
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
• Mend clothing and linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals

Experience and specialization Target audience

• Elderly
• Females
• Persons with a disability

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Patience
• Honesty