home support worker

Government of Canada; Markham; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian governmental organization is looking for dedicated caregivers to provide personal care in Markham, Ontario. Responsibilities include assisting clients with daily hygiene, preparing meals, and offering companionship. Applicants should hold a secondary school graduation certificate and have 2-3 years of experience in personal care settings. Required certifications include CPR and First Aid. This position does not offer remote work; all duties must be performed on-site.

Benefits

Optional accommodation available

Room and board provided

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience required.
• CPR and First Aid Certificates are mandatory.
• Ability to handle clients with Alzheimer's disease and elderly care.

Responsibilities

• Administer bedside and personal care.
• Assist clients with bathing and other hygiene aspects.
• Provide companionship and personal care.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties.

Skills

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Dependability

Punctuality

Flexibility

Patience

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

2 years to less than 3 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

• Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is NOT a condition of employment
• Room and board provided
• Work in employer's/client's home
• Employer's home

Responsibilities

• Administer bedside and personal care
• 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
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals
• Cook

Credentials

• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Target Audience

• Persons with Alzheimer's disease
• Elderly

Security and Safety

• Criminal record check
• Basic security clearance

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks

Weight Handling

• Between 61 and 80 kg (133-176 lbs)

Personal Suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Patience
• Honesty