home support worker

Hongdi H Chen; Surrey; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local caregiving service in Surrey is seeking a caring individual to assist elderly clients. Responsibilities include providing companionship, performing personal care, and assisting with daily activities such as laundry and meal preparation. The ideal candidate holds a high school diploma and relevant CPR and First Aid certifications. This is a temporary position offering 30 hours per week, with public transportation available.

Qualifications

• CPR Certificate is required for personal care.
• First Aid Certificate is necessary for the position.
• Experience with elderly clients is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk.
• Launder clothing and household linens.
• Mend clothing and linens.
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties.
• Provide companionship and personal care.
• Shop for food and household supplies.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Patience

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

Work site environment

• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Work in employer's / client's home

Tasks

• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Mend clothing and linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care
• Shop for food and household supplies
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Target audience

• Elderly

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Medical exam

Transportation / travel information

• Public transportation is available

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Patience

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Recruits newcomers and / or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example : Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
• Supports newcomers and / or refugees with foreign credential recognition

Support for youths

• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for youth

Support for Indigenous people

• Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers

• Work Term : Temporary
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 30 hours per week