home support worker

CareGivers; Gander; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the healthcare industry is seeking a dedicated home support worker in Gander. This entry-level position involves providing personal care, companionship, and assistance with daily living activities for clients in their homes. Ideal candidates will have a secondary school graduation certificate and a focus on client care. Flexibility and dependability are key traits for success in this supportive role.

Qualifications

• Experience with special needs children, including autistic children.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Client focus

Punctuality

Dependability

Reliability

Flexibility

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

CareGivers Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

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• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Overview

Languages

• English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Experience an asset

Work setting

• Work in employer's/client's home

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Administer bedside and personal care
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care
• Shop for food and household supplies
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Certificate of Conduct
• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization

Experience with special needs children, including autistic children

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Reference required
• Immunization records
• Tuberculosis test
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Reliability

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

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