home support worker

adehter encina; Listowel; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Ontario is seeking a caregiver to provide essential support in a home setting. The role involves administering medications, preparing meals, and assisting with daily activities for individuals with special needs. Candidates should have a secondary school graduation certificate and experience in caregiving.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in caregiving.
• Experience with special needs children.
• Ability to perform light housekeeping and meal preparation.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and assist with regular exercise.
• Feed or assist in feeding and shop for food supplies.
• Plan therapeutic diets and provide companionship.

Skills

Companionship

Meal Preparation

Light Housekeeping

Assistance with Mobility

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

• Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience : 1 year to less than 2 years

Work setting

• Employer's home

Tasks

• Administer medications
• 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
• Plan therapeutic diets and menus
• Provide companionship
• Shop for food and household supplies
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals
• Cook
• Adults
• Females

Experience with special needs children

• Assistance with mobility

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking