home support worker

Government of Canada; Selkirk; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization in Canada is looking for a caregiver to manage bedside and personal care, administer medications, and maintain a safe home environment. The candidate will also assist with meal preparation and provide companionship to clients. This role requires a valid driver's license, effective interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently. Offers health benefits including a dental plan and a pension plan. Experience in nursing is preferred.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Pension plan

Qualifications

• 7 months to less than 1 year of experience.
• Medical specialization in Nursing.
• Valid driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Administer bedside and personal care.
• Administer medications.
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties.
• Provide companionship.
• Plan and arrange for accommodation and transportation services.
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment in the home.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Provide supportive counselling and life skills programming.
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods.
• Attend scheduled practice and training sessions.
• Write progress reports.

Skills

Efficient interpersonal skills

Team player

Ability to multitask

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On site

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

Responsibilities Tasks

• Administer bedside and personal care
• Administer medications
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Provide companionship
• Plan and arrange for accommodation and transportation services
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment in the home
• Maintain accurate records
• Provide supportive counselling and life skills programming
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
• Attend scheduled practice and training sessions
• Write progress reports

Experience and specialization Medical specialization

• Nursing

Additional information Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel regularly
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Team player
• Ability to multitask

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Pension plan