home support worker

Government of Canada; Placentia; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Placentia, Newfoundland and Labrador, is seeking a dedicated individual to provide personal and bedside care for clients. Key responsibilities include assisting with hygiene, cooking meals, and providing companionship. Candidates must have a secondary school graduation certificate and relevant certifications. This is an on-site position with no remote work options.

Qualifications

• Certificate of Conduct required.
• First Aid Certificate required.
• Criminal record check needed.
• Reference required.
• Immunization records necessary.
• Tuberculosis test required.
• Vulnerable sector check is mandatory.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Experience with special needs children

Punctuality

Client focus

Dependability

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Reliability

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience: Experience an asset

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

Work setting: Work in employer's/client's home

Responsibilities

• 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

Credentials

• Certificate of Conduct
• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization

• Experience with special needs children
• Autistic children

Additional information

• 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
• Sitting
• Walking

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability

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