home support worker

LESLIE; Barrie; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service provider in Barrie is seeking dedicated personal care workers to provide essential care to clients in their homes. Key responsibilities include assisting with personal hygiene, preparing meals, and offering companionship. Candidates must have a high school diploma and relevant CPR and First Aid certifications. This role offers the opportunity to create meaningful relationships while supporting clients' daily living activities.

Qualifications

• Secondary school graduation required.
• CPR and First Aid certificates mandatory.
• Experience with elderly and persons with physical disabilities is a plus.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Companionship

Nutritional meal preparation

Personal hygiene assistance

Exercise assistance

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work setting

• Work in employer's / client's home

Tasks

• Administer bedside and personal care
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
• Feed or assist in feeding
• Plan therapeutic diets and menus
• Provide companionship
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Elderly
• Persons with physical disabilities

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Reference required

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking