home support worker

Government of Canada; Drayton Valley; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Canada seeks a caregiver in Drayton Valley, Alberta. The position involves administering personal care and medications, planning therapeutic diets, and providing companionship. Candidates must have a high school graduation certificate and preferably some experience in caregiving.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year to less than 2 years of experience required.

Responsibilities

• Administer bedside and personal care.
• Assist clients in regular exercise and activities.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.

Skills

Companionship

Medication Administration

Personal Care

Nutritional Meal Preparation

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

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.

Responsibilities Tasks

• Administer bedside and personal care
• Administer medications
• Assist clients in water (i.e. pool)
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
• Change non-sterile dressings
• Demonstrate infant care to new parents
• Feed or assist in feeding
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Mend clothing and linens
• 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