home support worker

Government of Canada; Guelph; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Canada is seeking a dedicated personal care worker in Guelph. This role involves providing essential personal care and companionship to elderly clients, ensuring their comfort and well-being. Candidates must have a high school diploma and relevant certifications, with a focus on client care and reliability.

Benefits

Optional accommodation available at no charge

Relocation costs covered by employer

Qualifications

• Experience with elderly clients preferred.
• Certificates in CPR and First Aid required.
• High school graduation certificate mandatory.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Client focus

Dependability

Punctuality

Flexibility

Reliability

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

CPR Certificate

First Aid Certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On site

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

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
• Relocation costs covered by employer
• Employer's home

Responsibilities Tasks

• Administer bedside and personal care
• Administer medications
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
• Feed or assist in feeding
• 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
• Cook

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization Target audience

• Elderly

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Reliability