home support worker

Government of Canada; Hampstead; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government organization is seeking a dedicated personal care assistant to support clients with various needs, including those with disabilities. Responsibilities encompass administering care, preparing meals, and ensuring a supportive environment. Candidates should have a secondary school diploma and relevant certificates, with an emphasis on client focus and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Travel insurance

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience in personal care services.
• Experience with clients including persons with disabilities.
• Relevant certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Administer bedside and personal care.
• Cook and serve nutritious meals.
• Assist clients with water activities and exercise.

Skills

Client focus

Dependability

Excellent oral communication

Flexibility

Team player

Punctuality

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

First Aid Certificate

Certificate of Conduct

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

• Employer's home

Responsibilities Tasks

• Administer bedside and personal care
• Administer medications
• Assist clients in water (i.e. pool)
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
• Collect specimens
• 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
• Provide personal care
• Shop for food and household supplies
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals
• Cook

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Certificate of Conduct
• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization Target audience

• Persons with a disability
• Persons with an intellectual disability
• Persons with physical disabilities

Experience with special needs children

• Assistance with mobility

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Reference required

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting
• Standing for extended periods
• Walking
• Work under pressure

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

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

Benefits Other benefits

• Travel insurance