home support worker

Government of Canada; Golden Horseshoe; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate individuals to provide personal care and support for the elderly and persons with physical disabilities. This role involves administering medications, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for clients. The position requires dependability, patience, and a genuine desire to help others. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in people's lives and enjoy a fulfilling career in personal care, this position is perfect for you. Join a team dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for those in need.

Benefits

Optional accommodation available

Live-in basis accommodation

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in personal care services.
• Ability to assist elderly and persons with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Administer personal care and medications to clients.
• Perform light housekeeping and prepare nutritious meals.
• Provide companionship and assist with daily activities.

Skills

Dependability

Initiative

Judgement

Reliability

Patience

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

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
• Work in employer's/client's home

Responsibilities Tasks

• Administer bedside and personal care
• Administer medications
• Feed or assist in feeding
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Mend clothing and linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care
• Shop for food and household supplies
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals

Experience and specialization

Target audience

• Elderly
• Persons with physical disabilities

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Patience