home support worker

Charmaine Bellamy; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A caring individual is needed for a personal support role in Saskatoon. Responsibilities include administering personal care, assisting clients with bathing, and performing light housekeeping. Candidates should have a high school diploma and a focus on client care within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in caregiving preferred.
• Available for shift or on-call work.
• Legally allowed to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Care for pets and administer personal care.
• Assist clients with bathing and hygiene.
• Perform light housekeeping duties.

Skills

Punctuality

Client focus

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Reliability

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

• Education :

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work setting

• Urban area
• Work in employer's / client's home

Tasks

• Care for pets
• Administer bedside and personal care
• Administer medications
• Assist clients in water (i.e. pool)
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
• Feed or assist in feeding
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Provide companionship

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Reference required
• Vulnerable sector check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Walking
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?