home support worker

LAN FANG; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in personal caregiving is seeking dedicated caregivers to provide personal care services in clients' homes. Responsibilities include administering medications, assisting with personal hygiene, and providing companionship. Ideal candidates will possess relevant certifications and experience, and be ready for a physically demanding working environment.

Qualifications

• Experience of 1 year to less than 2 years in personal care.
• Required certifications in CPR and First Aid.
• Possess specialized environmental skills and knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Care for pets and administer personal care to clients.
• Assist clients with bathing, hygiene, and feeding.
• Perform housekeeping duties and plan therapeutic diets.

Skills

Client focus

Punctuality

Flexibility

Reliable

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma

Tools

CPR Certificate

First Aid Certificate

Job description

• Education : College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Experience : 1 year to less than 2 years

Work setting

• Work in employer's / client's home

Tasks

• Care for pets
• 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
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Mend clothing and linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Plan therapeutic diets and menus
• Provide companionship
• Cook

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Adults

Specialization or experience

• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Walking
• Between 45 and 60 kg (100-132 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

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