home support worker

Government of Canada; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals for personal care roles focused on assisting the elderly. This position involves administering medications, personal hygiene assistance, and providing companionship in a supportive environment. Ideal candidates will possess strong interpersonal skills, dependability, and a client-focused approach. The role is physically demanding and requires flexibility and patience. Join a team that values your contributions while offering opportunities for training and development. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

On-site housing options

Travel insurance

Variable or compressed work week

Qualifications

• Experience in personal care and assisting clients, especially the elderly.
• Strong interpersonal skills and dependability are essential.

Responsibilities

• Administer personal care and medications to clients.
• Assist clients with bathing, hygiene, and regular exercise.
• Perform light housekeeping and provide companionship.

Skills

Client focus

Dependability

Punctuality

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Judgement

Reliability

Patience

Honesty

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education:

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience:

7 months to less than 1 year

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
• Administer medications
• Assist clients in water (i.e. pool)
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
• Change non-sterile dressings
• Collect specimens
• Feed or assist in feeding
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Mend clothing and 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: Elderly

Additional information:

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling:

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability:

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Patience
• Honesty

Benefits:

Financial benefits:

• As per collective agreement
• Bonus

Other benefits:

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site housing options
• Other benefits
• Parking available
• Travel insurance
• Variable or compressed work week