home support worker

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

Job summary

The Government of Canada seeks a dedicated caregiver to provide personal assistance for elderly clients in Meaford. Responsibilities include administering medication, assisting with daily activities, and providing companionship. The ideal candidate will have a secondary school diploma and a strong client-focused approach. This on-site role offers the opportunity to make a positive impact on clients' lives.

Benefits

Optional accommodation available

Room and board provided

Qualifications

• Experience in personal care and companionship for the elderly.
• Must possess a secondary school diploma or equivalent experience.
• Reliability and strong communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and assist with personal hygiene.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals for clients.
• Assist clients with regular exercise and light housekeeping.

Skills

Client focus

Dependability

Excellent oral communication

Reliability

Punctuality

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

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 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

Responsibilities 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
• Feed or assist in feeding
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care
• Shop for food and household supplies
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals

Experience and specialization Target audience

• Elderly

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel
• Willing to travel regularly
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Work under pressure

Weight handling

• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability