Home support worker

Violet Elizabeth Smith; Delta; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Elizabeth Smith is seeking a Home Support Worker in Delta, BC to provide care and companionship for a senior. This permanent, full-time role offers 30 hours per week and a wage of $24.50 per hour. Fluent English and a Canadian work authorization are required.

You will assist with personal care, exercise support, meal prep, light housekeeping, groceries, and transportation to appointments, including driving the employer when needed. A BC Class 5 licence is required.

Qualifications

• Completion of secondary school and two years related work experience as a Home Support Worker for an elderly person.
• Must be able to communicate fluently in English.
• Must have a BC Class 5 Driver's licence and a clean driving record; able to drive employer to appointments.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and companionship for a senior with cardiac, osteoporosis, allergies and arthritis issues.
• Administer personal care and assist with prescribed exercises and mobility activities.
• Assist with groceries, meal planning and nutritious meal preparation.
• Perform routine light housekeeping and maintain a clean, sanitary home.
• Support social/recreational activities and accompany the client as needed.

Skills

Fluent English

Companionship

Personal care

Education

Secondary school completion

2 years related work experience

Job description

Position: Home Support Worker
Location of Work: Delta, British Columbia
Start Date: As soon as possible
Employer: Elizabeth Smith
Wage: $24.50/hour
Vacation: 4% of gross salary or 15 paid vacation days
Nature of employment: Permanent, full-time
Hours per week: 30
Language of work: English
Description: The Home Support Worker will be providing care and companionship for a 78
year-old senior suffering from cardiac, osteoporosis, allergies and arthritis issues. The successful
candidate will administer personal care, which includes preparing and setting up exercise
equipment and assisting in regular exercise (e.g. walking, cycling, swimming, and other
prescribed exercises necessary to manage health condition). They will also provide company and
support for social and recreational activities. Other responsibilities include assisting with
purchasing groceries, and planning and preparing nutritious meals. The candidate will be
responsible for routine light housekeeping and cleaning duties to keep the house clean and
sanitary, including washing dishes and making beds. The candidate must also be comfortable
working in the home with a cat.
Position requirements: Completion of secondary school and a minimum of two years related
work experience as a Home Support Worker for an elderly person in Canada or elsewhere is
required. Nursing experience is an asset. Must be able to communicate fluently in English.The
ideal candidate will be willing to work a flexible schedule and may need to variously work
weekends, evening hours, and statutory holidays occasionally and travel with the employer for
short trips. Must be a Canadian citizen or legally permitted to work in Canada. Strong references
will be required. Must have a BC Class 5 Driver's licence and a clean driving record and able to
drive employer to appointments.