home support worker

ALLAN ROSEN; Montreal; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated personal care aides to provide essential support to clients in their homes. This role involves administering personal care, assisting with daily activities, and preparing nutritious meals. Ideal candidates will possess strong interpersonal skills, a client-focused attitude, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. If you are compassionate, organized, and ready to make a difference in the lives of others, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to enhance the well-being of individuals in need.

Qualifications

• Experience with persons with disabilities is essential.
• Ability to assist clients with mobility and personal hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Administer bedside and personal care to clients.
• Assist clients in bathing, hygiene, and regular exercise.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals and provide companionship.

Skills

Client focus

Punctuality

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Reliability

Team player

Judgement

Organized

Initiative

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

CPR Certificate

First Aid Certificate

Job description

Minimum Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work Setting

• Employer's home

Tasks

• Administer bedside and personal care
• Administer medications
• Assist clients in water (i.e. pool)
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
• Collect specimens
• Feed or assist in feeding
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Mend clothing and linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Plan therapeutic diets and menus
• Provide companionship
• Shop for food and household supplies
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals
• Cook

Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses

• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Experience with persons with a disability

Experience with Special Needs Children

• Assistance with mobility

Security and Safety

• Criminal record check
• Reference required

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Walking
• Work under pressure
• Ability to lift up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
• Ability to lift up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal Suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Additional Questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?