home support worker

Government of Canada; Corner Brook; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador, is seeking a caregiver to provide personal care services. Responsibilities include assisting clients with bathing, preparing meals, and other cleaning tasks. Candidates must have a secondary school graduation certificate and experience with special needs children, particularly those who are autistic. This role requires a criminal record check and First Aid certification. Work is on-site only and requires own transportation.

Qualifications

• Experience with special needs children, especially autistic children.
• Criminal record check is required.
• First Aid Certificate is needed.

Responsibilities

• Administer bedside and personal care.
• Assist clients with bathing and hygiene.
• Perform light housekeeping duties.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.
• Shop for food and supplies.

Skills

Punctuality

Client focus

Dependability

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Reliability

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

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

Work setting

Work in employer's/client's home

Responsibilities

• Administer bedside and personal care
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• 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

Credentials

• Certificate of Conduct
• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization

Experience with special needs children

• Autistic children

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Reference required
• Immunization records
• Tuberculosis test
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting
• Walking

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Reliability