home support worker

Government of Canada; Côte Saint-Luc; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Canada is seeking a compassionate caregiver to assist with personal care, companionship, and household tasks. The successful candidate will provide vital support in an urban environment and contribute to improving clients' quality of life. Applicants should possess a high school diploma, relevant experience, and a First Aid Certificate. This role ensures a rewarding opportunity for individuals who are organized, dependable, and possess strong interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Optional accommodation available

Qualifications

• High school graduation is required.
• First Aid Certificate is mandatory.
• Experience of at least 1 to 2 years in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Launder clothing and household linens.
• Provide personal care and companionship.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.

Skills

Punctuality

Client focus

Dependability

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Flexibility

Initiative

Judgement

Organization

Reliability

Team player

Patience

Honesty

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

First Aid Certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English or French

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Work site environment

• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is NOT a condition of employment
• Urban area
• Work in employer's/client's home
• Employer's home

Responsibilities Tasks

• Launder clothing and household linens
• Mend clothing and linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care
• Shop for food and household supplies
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals
• Cook

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• First Aid Certificate

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Confidential security clearance
• Basic security clearance
• Reference required

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Fast-paced environment
• Overtime required
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Patience
• Honesty