home support worker

Government of Canada; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government agency is seeking a dedicated personal care aide in North Vancouver. The role involves providing support and companionship to clients, assisting with daily activities, and maintaining a safe, clean environment. Required qualifications include CPR and First Aid certifications, along with experience in personal care settings. The position requires a commitment to client-centered care and is physically demanding, with no option for remote work.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in personal care.
• Qualifications: CPR, First Aid certified.
• Ability to work in clients' homes.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and personal care.
• Assist with bathing and hygiene.
• Provide companionship and support.

Skills

Punctuality

Client focus

Dependability

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Flexibility

Judgement

Reliability

Patience

Honesty

Education

College or CEGEP diploma (1-2 years)

Tools

CPR Certificate

First Aid Certificate

Health Care Aide Certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• or equivalent experience

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Asset languages

• Mandarin

Work site environment

• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Work in employer's/client's home

Responsibilities 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
• Change non-sterile dressings
• 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
• Provide personal care
• Cook

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Health Care Aide Certificate

Experience and specialization Target audience

• Adults

Specialization or experience

• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Additional information 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
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting
• Walking

Weight handling

• Between 45 and 60 kg (100-132 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Patience
• Honesty