home support worker

Government of Canada; Beaconsfield; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A national government agency in Beaconsfield, Quebec is seeking a personal care provider to assist clients with daily activities and personal care. Candidates should have a secondary school certificate and relevant certifications like CPR and First Aid. The position is on-site with no remote option. The role requires physical activity and the ability to work under pressure.

Benefits

Travel insurance

Piece work

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience required.
• CPR Certificate and First Aid Certificate are mandatory.
• Able to assist persons with disabilities and special needs.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Client focus

Dependability

Excellent oral communication

Team player

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 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
• Plan therapeutic diets and menus
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care
• Shop for food and household supplies
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals
• Cook

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization Target audience

• Persons with a disability
• Persons with an intellectual disability
• Persons with mental health disabilities
• Persons with physical disabilities

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Reference required

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

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

Benefits Financial benefits

• Piece work

Other benefits

• Travel insurance