home support worker

Government of Canada; Corner Brook; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization in Corner Brook seeks a dedicated personal care worker to assist clients with daily tasks and personal hygiene. Candidates should have experience with special needs children, along with necessary certifications including First Aid. The role requires working on-site without remote options and involves responsibilities such as meal preparation, companionship, and housekeeping.

Qualifications

• Experience with special needs children preferred.
• Certificate of Conduct and First Aid Certificate required.
• Immunization records and tuberculosis test needed.

Responsibilities

• Administer bedside and personal care.
• Assist clients with bathing and hygiene.
• Provide companionship and personal care.
• Prepare meals and shop for supplies.
• Perform light housekeeping duties.

Skills

Client focus

Dependability

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Punctuality

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

• 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