home support worker

Great Scott; Flesherton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in home care is seeking a dedicated caregiver to assist clients with daily activities, including medication administration, meal preparation, and personal hygiene. The ideal candidate will have a secondary school graduation certificate and some experience in caregiving. This role requires physical stamina and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience: 1 to less than 7 months.
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and assist clients with personal hygiene.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.
• Perform light housekeeping and provide companionship.

Skills

Companionship

Personal hygiene assistance

Medication administration

Meal preparation

Light housekeeping

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

• Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience : 1 to less than 7 months

Work setting

• Employer's home

Tasks

• Administer medications
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
• Collect specimens
• 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
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals
• Cook
• School age (6 - 12 years)

Specialization or experience

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Walking
• Work under pressure
• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes