home support worker

Government of Canada; Mount Pearl; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Mount Pearl, Newfoundland and Labrador, is seeking a caregiver to provide personal care for clients, including bathing assistance and meal preparation. The ideal candidate will have experience with special needs children, certified First Aid skills, and must work on-site. Punctuality and client focus are essential qualities for this position.

Qualifications

• Experience with special needs children and autistic children.
• Certificates: First Aid and Certificate of Conduct required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Experience with special needs children

Punctuality

Client focus

Dependability

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

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

• 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

• Certificate of Conduct
• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization

• Experience with special needs children
• Autistic children

Additional information

• 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