home support worker

Jerusa Lim; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A caring individual is sought for a caregiver position in a private home in Vancouver. The role involves providing personal care, administering medications, and assisting clients with daily activities. Candidates should have a secondary school diploma and some experience in caregiving. Optional live-in accommodation is available.

Benefits

Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience in caregiving.
• Ability to assist clients with personal hygiene and daily activities.
• Experience in preparing nutritious meals.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Personal care

Medication administration

Companionship

Meal preparation

Light housekeeping

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

• Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience : 1 year to less than 2 years

Work setting

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

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
• 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
• Shop for food and household supplies
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals
• Cook

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking