home support worker

CareGivers; Mount Pearl; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in home care services is seeking compassionate caregivers to provide essential personal care to clients in their homes. This role involves assisting with daily living activities, ensuring clients' comfort, and maintaining a safe and clean environment. Ideal candidates will possess strong interpersonal skills and a focus on client needs, with a commitment to providing high-quality care. Join a dedicated team that values dependability and flexibility, making a meaningful difference in the lives of those you assist. If you are passionate about helping others and have the necessary qualifications, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience with special needs children, especially autistic children is an asset.
• Punctuality, client focus, and reliability are essential.

Responsibilities

• Administer bedside and personal care to clients.
• Assist clients with bathing and personal hygiene tasks.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.

Skills

Personal Care

Client Focus

Interpersonal Skills

Flexibility

Dependability

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

First Aid Certificate

Certificate of Conduct

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

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

Work setting

• Work in employer's/client's home

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Administer bedside and personal care
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• 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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Certificate of Conduct
• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization

Experience with special needs children

• Autistic children

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Reference required
• Immunization records
• Tuberculosis test
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting
• Walking

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Reliability