home support worker

Rima Frangian; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a caregiver in Ottawa to provide personal care and support to clients in their homes. The role involves administering medications, assisting with daily activities, and ensuring a safe and comfortable environment. Candidates should have relevant certifications and experience, particularly with elderly clients.

Benefits

Optional accommodation available

Room and board provided

Staff accommodation available

Qualifications

• CPR and First Aid Certificates required.
• Experience with elderly clients preferred.
• 1 to 2 years of experience in caregiving.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Client focus

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Flexibility

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

Job description

Qualifications and Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

Work Setting

• Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is NOT a condition of employment
• Room and board provided
• Staff accommodation available
• Urban area
• Work in employer's / client's home
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Willing to relocate
• Employer's home

Tasks

• Administer bedside and personal care
• Administer medications
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
• Collect specimens
• 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
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals
• Cook

Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses

• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Experience with Elderly clients
• Females (if specified for the role)

Security and Safety

• Reference required

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Handling heavy loads up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding tasks
• Standing for extended periods
• Walking
• Work under pressure

Personal Suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years