home support worker

Home caregiver / Private household; Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A private household caregiver in Coquitlam is seeking an individual to provide personal care for clients, assist with medications, and perform light housekeeping duties. Experience is an asset but not required. The role involves engaging elderly clients in regular exercises and ensuring their well-being. The position offers paid time off and requires a valid driver's license.

Benefits

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Parking available

Qualifications

• Experience in a related field is an asset.
• First Aid Certificate is required.
• Valid driver's license is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications to clients.
• Assist clients with personal hygiene tasks.
• Engage clients in regular exercise activities.
• Feed clients or assist them in feeding.
• Perform light housekeeping and cleanliness duties.

Skills

Personal care assistance

Medication administration

Light housekeeping

First Aid knowledge

Client assistance with hygiene

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Job description

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

Experience an asset

Work Setting

Employer's home

Tasks

• Administer medications
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
• Feed or assist in feeding
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Provide personal care

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• First Aid Certificate

Target audience

Elderly

Transportation / travel information

Valid driver's licence

Screening questions

• Do you live near the job location?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Other benefits

• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Parking available
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 30 hours per week