home support worker

CareGivers; Paradise; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading personal care provider is seeking a Personal Care Assistant in Paradise, Newfoundland and Labrador. The ideal candidate will assist clients with various personal care tasks, including hygiene and meal preparation, and must have proficiency in English. A high school graduation certificate and experience with special needs children are preferred. The position offers flexible hours, ranging from 3 to 80 hours bi-weekly.

Qualifications

• Experience with special needs children, especially autistic children.
• First Aid Certificate is preferred.
• Criminal record check and immunization records required.

Responsibilities

• Administer bedside and personal care.
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene.
• Shop for food and household supplies.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.

Skills

Client focus

Dependability

Punctuality

Efficiency in interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Reliability

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work setting

• Work in employer's / client's home

Tasks

• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Certificate of Conduct
• First Aid Certificate

Experience with special needs children

• Autistic children

Security and safety

• 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

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Reliability

Experience

• Experience an asset
• Durée de l'emploi : Occasionnel
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 3 to 80 hours bi-weekly