home support worker

RITA DYCK; Delta; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A caregiving agency in the Metro Vancouver Regional District seeks dedicated individuals to provide personal care and support for clients with Alzheimer's disease. Responsibilities include administering bedside care, assisting with personal hygiene and daily activities, and planning nutritious meals. Candidates must possess a high school diploma and CPR/First Aid certifications. Reliability and patience are essential. This is a permanent position offering 30 hours of work per week.

Benefits

Optional accommodation available at no charge

Qualifications

• Experience: 1 to less than 7 months required.
• Must have CPR and First Aid Certificates.

Responsibilities

• Administer bedside and personal care.
• Assist clients in regular exercise.
• Plan therapeutic diets and menus.

Skills

Companionship

Light housekeeping

Meal preparation

Personal care

Assisting with bathing

Patience

Dependability

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Education and Experience

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience: 1 to less than 7 months

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
• Work in employer's / client's home

Tasks

• Administer bedside and personal care
• Assist clients in water (i.e. pool)
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Plan therapeutic diets and menus
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care
• Shop for food and household supplies
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals

Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses

• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Target Audience

• Persons with Alzheimer's disease
• Males

Personal Suitability

• Punctuality
• Dependability
• Organized
• Reliability
• Patience

Work Term: Permanent

Work Language: English

Hours: 30 hours per week