home support worker

Olawumi and Olufemi Adeleke; Calgary; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A compassionate caregiver is needed to assist clients with daily activities, including personal hygiene, meal preparation, and companionship. The role requires physical stamina and a client-focused attitude. Ideal candidates will have experience and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with bathing and personal hygiene.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties.

Skills

Client focus

Initiative

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

• Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience : 1 year to less than 2 years

Work setting

• Work in employer's / client's home

Tasks

• 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
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Provide companionship
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Persons with a disability

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Work under pressure
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?