home support worker

Government of Canada; Carp; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated personal care aides to provide essential support to clients in their homes. This role involves administering personal care, assisting with daily activities, and ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for clients. Ideal candidates will have a secondary school diploma and relevant certifications such as CPR and First Aid. The position requires compassion, reliability, and the ability to work on-site, ensuring that clients receive the highest level of care. Join a team that values dependability and patience, making a meaningful difference in the lives of those you serve.

Benefits

Free parking available

On-site amenities

Qualifications

• Experience with children, especially those with behavioral issues.
• Ability to provide personal care and companionship.

Responsibilities

• Administer bedside and personal care to clients.
• Assist clients with bathing, feeding, and hygiene.
• Plan therapeutic diets and cook meals.

Skills

Personal Care

Companionship

Communication Strategies

Light Housekeeping

Therapeutic Diet Planning

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On site

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

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

Responsibilities Tasks

• Administer bedside and personal care
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Feed or assist in feeding
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Plan therapeutic diets and menus
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care
• Cook
• Develop communication strategies

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization Target audience

• Kindergarten age (4 - 5 years)
• Persons with mental health disabilities

Experience with special needs children

• Children with behavioural issues

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Reference required

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Dependability
• Reliability
• Patience

Benefits Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities
• Other benefits
• Parking available