home support worker

Government of Canada; Gander; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A public service provider in Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador, seeks a caregiver for personal and bedside care. Responsibilities include assisting clients with daily activities, administering medications, and providing companionship. Required certifications include First Aid and a Certificate of Conduct. This role is on-site with no remote work options.

Benefits

Group insurance benefits

Benefits as per collective agreement

Qualifications

• No degree required but certificates are essential.
• Experience with personal care and assistance is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Administer bedside and personal care.
• Assist clients with bathing and personal hygiene.
• Wash and launder clothing and linens.

Skills

Client focus

Dependability

Excellent oral communication

Flexibility

Reliability

Education

Certificate of Conduct

First Aid Certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education: No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience: Experience an asset

On site: Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting: Various locations; Work in employer's/client's home

Responsibilities

• Administer bedside and personal care
• Administer medications
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
• Change non-sterile dressings
• Feed or assist in feeding
• Launder clothing and household 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

Credentials

• Certificate of Conduct
• First Aid Certificate

Target audience

• Persons with Alzheimer's disease
• Adults
• Elderly
• Persons with a disability
• Persons with an intellectual disability
• Persons with mental health disabilities
• Persons with physical disabilities
• Terminally ill

Additional information

• Security and safety
  • Criminal record check
  • Reference required
  • Medical exam
  • Immunization records
  • Tuberculosis test
  • Vulnerable sector check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Patience
• Honesty

Benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Group insurance benefits