home support worker

Government of Canada; Aurora; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in York Region is seeking a reliable Personal Care Worker to provide essential support to elderly clients. Responsibilities include administering medications, preparing meals, and assisting with daily tasks. Candidates should have a high school diploma and certifications in CPR and First Aid. This role requires on-site work only, ensuring safety and quality care for all clients.

Qualifications

• CPR and First Aid certification required.
• Experience in elderly care is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and companionship to elderly clients.
• Administer medications and perform light housekeeping.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.

Skills

Client focus

Dependability

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Initiative

Organized

Reliability

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

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

• Work in employer's/client's home

Responsibilities Tasks

• Administer bedside and personal care
• Administer medications
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Plan therapeutic diets and menus
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care
• Shop for food and household supplies
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization Target audience

• Elderly

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability