home support worker

Government of Canada; Beaconsfield; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated personal care assistants to provide essential support to individuals with various disabilities. In this role, you will administer personal care, assist with daily activities, and ensure a safe and nurturing environment for clients. This position requires compassion, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to enhancing the quality of life for those in your care. If you are looking for a fulfilling opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Travel Insurance

Piece Work

Qualifications

• Experience in providing personal care and assistance to clients.
• CPR and First Aid certifications are required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Personal Care

Medication Administration

Companionship

Meal Preparation

Client Focus

Excellent Oral Communication

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
• Overtime required
• 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