home support worker

Government of Canada; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate individuals to provide personal care and support to clients in their homes. This role involves assisting with daily activities, including personal hygiene, meal preparation, and companionship. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, a dependable nature, and a client-focused mindset. Join a rewarding environment where you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of others while working in a fast-paced and physically engaging setting. If you are dedicated, reliable, and ready to take the initiative, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must have a secondary school graduation certificate.
• CPR and First Aid certifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Administer personal care and assist clients with hygiene.
• Plan therapeutic diets and prepare nutritious meals.
• Provide companionship and support in daily activities.

Skills

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Punctuality

Team player

Dependability

Flexibility

Initiative

Reliability

Patience

Organized

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

CPR Certificate

First Aid Certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On site

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

Work site environment

• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Work in employer's/client's home
• Employer's home

Responsibilities Tasks

• 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
• Plan therapeutic diets and menus
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals

Credentials

• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Reference required

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Work under pressure

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability

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