home support worker

Government of Canada; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Canada is seeking a caregiver who will provide personal care and assistance to clients in Richmond Hill. The role involves helping with daily living activities such as bathing, feeding, and meal preparation, targeting elderly individuals and those with physical disabilities. Ideal candidates should have a secondary school diploma and relevant CPR and First Aid certifications, thriving in a physically demanding environment and demonstrating excellent interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: Secondary school graduation certificate.
• Must possess CPR and First Aid certificates.
• Experience working with elderly and persons with disabilities is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer bedside and personal care including feeding and hygiene assistance.
• Plan therapeutic diets and prepare nutritious meals.
• Provide companionship and support with regular exercise.

Skills

Client focus

Dependability

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Patience

Punctuality

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

CPR Certificate

First Aid Certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

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 Tasks

• Administer bedside and personal care
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
• Feed or assist in feeding
• Plan therapeutic diets and menus
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization Target audience

• Elderly
• Females
• Persons with physical disabilities

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Reference required

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Work under pressure

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability

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