home support worker

Government of Canada; Markham; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Canada seeks a personal care worker to assist clients in their homes. Key responsibilities include administering personal care, supporting hygiene, performing light housekeeping, and meal preparation. Ideal candidates will have a secondary school diploma and demonstrate strong personal suitability skills such as reliability and patience.

Qualifications

• Experience in personal caregiving or similar field preferred.
• Secondary school education required.
• Familiarity with household tasks and personal care responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Administer bedside and personal care.
• Assist clients with bathing and hygiene tasks.
• Perform light housekeeping and meal preparation.

Skills

Client focus

Dependability

Flexibility

Initiative

Reliability

Patience

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On site

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

Work setting

• Employer's home

Responsibilities Tasks

• Administer bedside and personal care
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Mend clothing and linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Shop for food and household supplies
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Reliability
• Patience