home support worker

Ashraf Yusuf; Brossard; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated personal care assistant to provide essential support to clients in their homes. This role involves administering medications, assisting with daily hygiene, and preparing nutritious meals. The ideal candidate will have a strong focus on client needs and possess excellent interpersonal skills. With a supportive work environment, you will help enhance the quality of life for those you care for. If you are compassionate, reliable, and ready to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Optional accommodation available

Flexible work hours

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in personal care and assistance.
• First Aid Certificate and experience with various client needs.

Responsibilities

• Administer personal care and medications to clients.
• Assist clients with daily activities and provide companionship.
• Prepare meals and perform light housekeeping duties.

Skills

Personal care

Medication administration

Companionship

Meal preparation

Housekeeping

Client focus

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Education

Secondary school graduation certificate

Job description

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Work Setting:

• Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is NOT a condition of employment
• Urban area
• Work in employer's/client's home
• Employer's home

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
• 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
• Shop for food and household supplies
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals
• Cook

Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses:

• First Aid Certificate
• Elderly care
• Experience with females
• Experience with persons with disabilities
• Experience with terminally ill individuals

Security and Safety:

• Criminal record check
• Confidential security clearance
• Basic security clearance
• Reference required

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities:

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Ability to lift up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Personal Suitability:

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player