home support worker

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

Job summary

A public sector organization in Southwestern Ontario is seeking a dedicated personal care worker to assist clients with daily living activities. The ideal candidate should possess a secondary school graduation certificate and relevant certifications such as CPR and First Aid. Responsibilities include administering personal care, preparing meals, and providing companionship. Note that work is conducted exclusively at the physical location without the option for remote work.

Benefits

Optional accommodation available at no charge

Qualifications

• Experience working with persons with physical disabilities.
• Must provide a criminal record check.

Responsibilities

• Administer bedside and personal care.
• Assist clients with bathing and hygiene.
• Provide companionship.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.

Skills

Personal care assistance

Client focus

Dependability

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

CPR Certificate

First Aid Certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

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.

Work setting

• Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is NOT a condition of employment
• Work in employer's/client's home

Responsibilities

• Administer bedside and personal care
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals

Credentials

• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization

• Persons with physical disabilities

Additional information

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability

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