home support worker

Clive Thomas; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A caregiving service provider in Edmonton is seeking dedicated individuals to provide personal care for elderly clients. Responsibilities include administering medications, assisting with hygiene, and preparing meals. Candidates must have a high school graduation certificate and CPR/First Aid Certification. The role is permanent, offering 30 hours of work per week. Training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Must have CPR and First Aid Certificates.
• Experience in providing personal care preferred but will train.
• Ability to assist elderly and persons with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and personal care.
• Assist clients with bathing and hygiene.
• Prepare and serve meals.

Skills

Patient care

Client focus

Dependability

Flexibility

Initiative

Reliability

Patience

Honesty

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

CPR Certificate

First Aid Certificate

Job description

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: Will train

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

Tasks

• Administer medications
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
• 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
• Cook

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Target audience

• Elderly
• Persons with a disability
• Persons with physical disabilities

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Patience
• Honesty

Support for newcomers and refugees

Recruits newcomers and / or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example : Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)

Support for Indigenous people

Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers

• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 30 hours per week