home support worker

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

Job summary

A public service organization is seeking a caregiver in Kamloops to assist clients with daily activities, including personal care and companionship. The ideal candidate should have strong interpersonal skills and be flexible. A secondary school diploma and a criminal record check are required. This is an on-site position with no remote options available. Benefits include free parking.

Benefits

Free parking available

Qualifications

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
• Criminal record check required.
• Reference required.

Responsibilities

• Care for pets.
• Administer medications.
• Assist clients with personal hygiene.
• Provide companionship.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Will train

On site

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

Work setting

• Employer's home

Responsibilities

• Care for pets
• 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
• 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
• Cook

Experience and specialization Target audience

• Adults
• Females
• Persons with physical disabilities

Additional information

• Criminal record check
• Reference required

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Handling heavy loads
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Honesty

Benefits

• Free parking available