home support worker

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

Job summary

A public sector employer in Alberta, Canada, is seeking a dedicated personal care provider to assist elderly clients with daily activities. Responsibilities include administering medications, personal hygiene assistance, and meal preparation. Candidates must have a secondary school graduation certificate and relevant certifications such as CPR and First Aid. This position requires on-site work at the employer's home and embodies values like punctuality, reliability, and effective communication.

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of relevant experience.
• Must possess CPR and First Aid Certificates.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications.
• Assist clients with personal hygiene.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.

Skills

Client focus

Dependability

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Flexibility

Patience

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

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

• Employer's home

Responsibilities Tasks

• Administer medications
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Mend clothing and linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care
• 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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting
• Standing for extended periods
• Walking
• Work under pressure

Weight handling

• Between 61 and 80 kg (133-176 lbs)

Personal suitability

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