home support worker

Government of Canada; Hant's Harbour; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Canada is seeking a Personal Care Assistant in Hant's Harbour. The candidate will administer bedside and personal care, assist clients with hygiene, and prepare meals. Must hold a secondary school graduation certificate and have experience with special needs children. This position requires work to be completed on-site without remote options.

Qualifications

• Experience with special needs children; particularly autistic children.
• Valid Certificate of Conduct and First Aid certificate required.
• Criminal record check and immunization records needed.

Responsibilities

• Administer bedside and personal care to clients.
• Assist with bathing and hygiene tasks.
• Launder clothing and maintain cleanliness.
• Provide companionship and nutritious meals.
• Shop for food and household necessities.

Skills

Client focus

Punctuality

Dependability

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Reliability

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Experience an asset

Location

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

Work setting

• Work in employer's/client's home

Responsibilities

• 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

• Certificate of Conduct
• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization

• Experience with special needs children
  • Autistic children

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