home support worker

Hong Li Tan; Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local caregiving service in Coquitlam is looking for a dedicated caregiver to assist elderly individuals with personal care tasks. The ideal candidate should have a high school graduation certificate and experience is considered an asset. Responsibilities include administering bedside care, providing companionship, and preparing meals. The position emphasizes reliability and client focus. Legal authorization to work in Canada is required. Various support programs are available for newcomers and veterans.

Benefits

Parking available

Qualifications

• Experience in personal care is an asset.
• Legally authorized to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.
• Assist elderly individuals.

Skills

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Punctuality

Flexibility

Organized

Reliable

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Experience: Experience is an asset.

Tasks:

1. Administer bedside and personal care.
2. Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk.
3. Launder clothing and household linens.
4. Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties.
5. Provide companionship.
6. Prepare and serve nutritious meals.
7. Assist elderly individuals.

Security and safety:

• Criminal record check required.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking.
• Ability to lift up to 9 kg (20 lbs).

Personal suitability:

• Punctuality.
• Client focus.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility.
• Organized.
• Reliable.
• Legally authorized to work in Canada.

Other benefits:

• Parking available.

Support for newcomers and refugees:

• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition.

Support for youths:

• Participates in government or community programs supporting youth employment.

Support for Veterans and Indigenous peoples:

• Participates in programs supporting Veterans.
• Participates in programs supporting Indigenous peoples.