Home support worker

Neil Hutchinson; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A personal care service provider in Edmonton seeks a compassionate individual to assist clients with personal hygiene, meal preparation, and companionship. The ideal candidate has a diploma in health care, relevant certifications, and experience. This permanent role offers a supportive environment with 30 hours of work per week.

Benefits

Free parking available

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience in personal care.
• Legally able to work in Canada.
• Valid driver's license and own vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene.
• Plan therapeutic diets and menus.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.
• Provide companionship and personal care.

Skills

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Reliability

Punctuality

Flexibility

Patience

Organization

Honesty

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma

Tools

First Aid Certificate

CPR Certificate

Health Care Aide Certificate

Personal Support Worker Certificate

Job description

Work Term : Permanent

Work Language : English

Hours : 30 hours per week

Education : College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

Experience : 1 year to less than 2 years

Work site environment

• Non-smoking

Tasks

• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
• 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
• Cook
• Accompany clients to appointments and social outings

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Health Care Aide Certificate
• Personal Support Worker Certificate

Target audience

• Elderly
• Females

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Reference required

Transportation / travel information

• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Repetitive tasks
• Walking

Weight handling

• Between 45 and 60 kg (100-132 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Patience
• Honesty

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Other benefits

• Free parking available