home support worker

Government of Canada; Burlington; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian public service entity is seeking a caregiver in Burlington, responsible for administering medications, providing companionship, and assisting with daily tasks. Candidates must possess required certifications, including CPR and First Aid. The role requires hands-on support at the client's home with a focus on dependability and initiative. Parking is available as a benefit.

Benefits

Parking available

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 month of experience in caregiving.
• Must have CPR, First Aid, and Health Care Aide certificates.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications.
• Assist in regular exercise.
• Mend clothing and linens.
• Perform light housekeeping.
• Provide companionship.
• Prepare and serve meals.

Skills

Client focus

Dependability

Initiative

Organized

Reliability

Honesty

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

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 medications
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
• Mend clothing and linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Provide companionship
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Health Care Aide Certificate

Experience and specialization Target audience

• Females
• Persons with mental health disabilities
• Young adults

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Honesty

Benefits Other benefits

• Parking available