home support worker

Private Household; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A private family in Kelowna, BC, is seeking a dedicated home support worker to provide care for elderly clients. Responsibilities include administering personal care, assisting with medication, and performing light housekeeping. The ideal candidate should have a caring attitude and experience in a similar role is beneficial. This is a full-time, permanent position offering $25.00 per hour for a minimum of 120 hours a month with optional accommodation available on a live-in basis.

Qualifications

• No degree, certificate, or diploma required.
• Experience in a related field is appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Administer bedside and personal care.
• Administer medications as required.
• Assist clients with bathing and hygiene.
• Encourage regular exercise, e.g., walking.
• Change non-sterile dressings when needed.
• Launder clothing and household linens.
• Perform light housekeeping.
• Provide companionship and personal care.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.
• Cook when necessary.

Job description

Job Title

home support worker

Employer

Private Household

Job Summary

Provide care and support for elderly clients in a private household setting. Duties include personal care, medication administration, housekeeping, meal preparation, and companionship.

Responsibilities

• Administer bedside and personal care
• Administer medications
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
• Change non-sterile dressings
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals
• Cook

Qualifications

• Education: No degree, certificate or diploma required
• Experience: Experience an asset

Employment Details

• Location: Kelowna, BC V1Y 9K3 (On site)
• Salary: $25.00 per hour (120 to 160 hours per month, minimum wage guaranteed)
• Terms of employment: Permanent, Full time
• Work schedule: Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend; shift and on‑call options available
• Work setting: Optional accommodation at no charge on a live‑in basis (not a condition of employment); work in employer’s/client’s home
• Start date: As soon as possible
• Vacancies: 1

Equal Employment Opportunity & Indigenous Engagement

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self‑identifying as members of employment groups. Membership in a group is not a job requirement. All interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

Support for Indigenous people:

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Develops and maintains relationships with Indigenous communities, Indigenous‑owned businesses and organizations
• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
• Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers

Who can apply for this job?

• Canadian citizen
• Permanent resident of Canada
• Temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Advertised Until

2026-01-24