home support worker

Richard Kline and Jerry Schwartz; Calgary; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A personal care service provider in Calgary seeks dedicated caregivers for a permanent position. Responsibilities include administering medications, assisting the elderly with personal care, and preparing meals. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of experience in personal care and the ability to work 40 hours per week. Flexibility and patience are essential traits for this rewarding role.

Benefits

Optional accommodation available

Qualifications

• Experience providing personal and bedside care for at least 1 year.
• Ability to assist elderly and physically disabled individuals.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and assist in personal care.
• Prep and serve nutritious meals and shop for supplies.
• Provide companionship and engage in regular exercise.

Skills

Dependability

Flexibility

Judgement

Reliability

Patience

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work site environment

• Non-smoking

Work setting

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

Tasks

• Administer bedside and personal care
• Administer medications
• 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
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care
• Shop for food and household supplies
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals
• Cook

Target audience

• Elderly
• Males
• Persons with physical disabilities

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Patience

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Support for youths

• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Indigenous people

• Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers

Employment details

• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 40 hours per week