home support worker

Ramandeep K Dhaliwal; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate individuals to provide personal care and support to clients in their homes. This role involves administering medications, assisting with daily hygiene, and ensuring clients maintain their well-being through regular exercise and companionship. If you are punctual, client-focused, and possess strong interpersonal skills, this opportunity offers a fulfilling career in a supportive environment. Join a team dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for those in need, where your contributions will make a real difference.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• Must have a secondary school graduation certificate.
• 7 months to less than 1 year of experience required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Client Focus

Punctuality

Flexibility

Judgement

Reliability

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year

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.

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.
• Collect specimens.
• Feed or assist in feeding.
• Launder clothing and household linens.
• Mend clothing and linens.
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties.
• Provide companionship.
• Shop for food and household supplies.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities:

• Bending, crouching, kneeling.
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking.
• Overtime required.
• Physically demanding.
• Standing for extended periods.
• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs).

Personal Suitability:

• Punctuality.
• Client focus.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility.
• Judgement.
• Reliability.