home support worker

Government of Canada; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Canada is seeking a dedicated personal caregiver to assist elderly clients in a rural setting. Responsibilities include personal care, meal preparation, and companionship, ensuring quality support in a non-smoking environment. Candidates must hold relevant certifications such as CPR and First Aid and have a client-focused approach.

Qualifications

• CPR and First Aid Certificates required.
• Experience working with elderly is beneficial.
• Ability to perform physical tasks and handle weights up to 20 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Administer personal care and assist in daily exercises.
• Prepare and serve meals, performing light housekeeping duties.
• Provide companionship to clients.

Skills

Client focus

Patience

Reliability

Team player

Excellent oral communication

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Rural area
• Employer's home

Responsibilities Tasks

• Administer bedside and personal care
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• 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

• Elderly

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Patience
• Honesty