Home support worker

A. Cheaney; Niagara-on-the-Lake; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a personal care worker to provide in-home support to elderly clients. The role requires administering personal care, assisting with hygiene, and preparing meals. Applicants should possess a secondary school certificate, CPR and First Aid certifications, and have experience in similar roles.

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience working with elderly clients preferred.
• Ability to complete a criminal record check.

Responsibilities

• Administer bedside and personal care and assist clients with bathing.
• Feed or assist in feeding clients and prepare nutritious meals.
• Perform light housekeeping duties and help with regular exercise.

Skills

Dependability

Excellent oral communication

Flexibility

Judgement

Patience

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

CPR Certificate

First Aid Certificate

Job description

Volunteer Experience · Work Experience · Work & Career

Location of Work: Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario L0S 1J0

Wage:$36per hour

Start Date: As soon as possible

Terms of Employment: Permanent, full time, 30 hours per week

Job Requirements

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Work site environment: On site. Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Non-smoking.

Work setting: Rural area. Work in employer’s/client’s home

Credentials: CPR Certificate, First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization: Target audience: Elderly

Security and safety: Criminal record check, Reference required

Work conditions and physical capabilities: Bending, crouching, kneeling. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Repetitive tasks. Standing for extended periods.

Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability: Dependability, Efficient interpersonal skills, Excellent oral communication, Flexibility, Judgement, Patience

Job duties and responsibilities:

· 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

· Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties

· Plan therapeutic diets and menus

· Provide personal care

· Prepare and serve nutritious meals

How to Apply:

How-to-apply instructions: References attesting experience

This job posting includes screening questions. Please answer the following questions when applying:

· Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?

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