home support worker

Government of Canada; Antigonish; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency is looking for a caregiver in Antigonish, Nova Scotia to provide personal care and assistance in the home. This role requires administering medication, assisting with daily living activities, and providing companionship. No degree is required but previous experience is necessary. The position is on-site only, with room and board provided.

Benefits

Room and board provided

Qualifications

• Experience in administering medication and personal care.
• Ability to assist clients with personal hygiene and household duties.

Responsibilities

• Administer bedside and personal care.
• Assist clients with bathing and hygiene.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.

Skills

Client focus

Dependability

Flexibility

Punctuality

Reliability

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

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 setting

• Room and board provided
• Work in employer's/client's home

Responsibilities Tasks

• Administer bedside and personal care
• Administer medications
• 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
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care
• Shop for food and household supplies
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals
• Cook

Experience and specialization Target audience

• Elderly
• Females
• Persons with a disability

Additional information Personal suitability

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