home support worker

Government of Canada; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to provide essential personal care and support to clients in various settings. This role involves administering medications, assisting with daily hygiene activities, and offering companionship to enhance the quality of life for clients. Candidates should possess relevant certifications and demonstrate strong client focus, dependability, and patience. Join a rewarding environment where your contributions will significantly impact the well-being of those you serve. If you are passionate about helping others and thrive in a fast-paced, physically demanding role, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Health care plan

Qualifications

• Must have relevant certificates such as CPR and First Aid.
• Experience in personal care and client assistance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Administer personal care and medications to clients.
• Assist clients with bathing, hygiene, and exercise.
• Provide companionship and prepare nutritious meals.

Skills

Personal Care

Client Focus

Dependability

Judgement

Patience

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Tools

CPR Certificate

First Aid Certificate

Health Care Aide Certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Other trades 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.

Work setting

• Various locations
• Work in employer's/client's home

Responsibilities Tasks

• 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
• Change non-sterile dressings
• Collect specimens
• Feed or assist in feeding
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Mend clothing and linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Plan therapeutic diets and menus
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care
• Shop for food and household supplies
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals
• Cook

Credentials

• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Health Care Aide Certificate

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Patience

Benefits

Health benefits:

• Health care plan