home support worker

Government of Canada; Côte Saint-Luc; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Côte Saint-Luc is looking for a personal caregiver to provide bedside and personal care, assist with bathing and hygiene, launder clothing, and offer companionship. Candidates must have a high school graduation certificate, and at least one year of experience in a similar role is preferred. This position requires working at the client's home without the option for remote work, emphasizing personal interaction and support to clients in meeting their daily needs.

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.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.

Skills

Punctuality

Client focus

Dependability

Interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Flexibility

Initiative

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Patience

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation 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 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
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals

Additional information Security and safety

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting
• Standing for extended periods
• Walking
• Work under pressure

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

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