Home support worker

Theresa Riverso; Canada; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Theresa Riverso in Canada is seeking a compassionate in-home caregiver to support elderly and disabled clients. You will administer bedside and personal care, assist with bathing, feeding, mobility, and provide meaningful companionship within the client’s home.

This on-site position requires CPR and First Aid certificates, reliability, punctuality, patience, and a client-focused attitude. You will work in a non-smoking home environment, performing tasks such as preparing meals, supporting daily

Qualifications

• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Responsibilities

• Administer bedside and personal care
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
• Feed or assist in feeding
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals

Skills

Compassionate care

Punctuality

Client focus

Dependability

Flexibility

Initiative

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Patience

Honesty

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Job description

LANGUAGES

• English

EDUCATION

• No degree, certificate or diploma

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

• Work in employer's/client's home

RESPONSIBILITIES

TASKS

• Administer bedside and personal care
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
• Feed or assist in feeding
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals

CREDENTIALS

CERTIFICATES, LICENCES, MEMBERSHIPS, AND COURSES

• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

EXPERIENCE AND SPECIALIZATION

TARGET AUDIENCE

• Elderly
• Persons with a disability

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

SECURITY AND SAFETY

• Criminal record check
• Reference required

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Work under pressure

WEIGHT HANDLING

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Patience
• Honesty