home support worker

Xu Feng Hu; Markham; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A home care service provider in York Region is looking for a dedicated individual to provide personal care to elderly clients. You will administer medications, assist with hygiene, and prepare meals. Candidates must have a secondary school diploma and relevant certifications. The role involves full-time hours and requires a criminal record check and a medical exam.

Benefits

Mileage paid

Permanent position

Work in a supportive environment

Qualifications

• Must have a First Aid Certificate.
• Personal Support Worker Certificate is required.
• Criminal record check and medical exam required.

Responsibilities

• Administer bedside and personal care.
• Assist clients with bathing and personal hygiene.
• Perform light housekeeping duties.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.
• Accompany clients to appointments.

Skills

Personal care assistance

Medication administration

Companionship

Housekeeping

Meal preparation

Client transportation

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Education & Experience

• Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience : 7 months to less than 1 year

Work setting

Employer's home

Tasks

• Administer bedside and personal care
• Administer medications
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals
• Accompany clients to appointments and social outings

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• First Aid Certificate
• Personal Support Worker Certificate

Target audience

Elderly

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Medical exam

Transportation / travel information

• Driver's abstract
• Valid driver's licence

Financial benefits

• Mileage paid
• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 30 to 40 hours per week