home support worker

Employment and Social Development Canada; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Home Support Worker to provide essential care and assistance to clients in their homes. This rewarding role involves administering medications, assisting with personal hygiene, and offering companionship to those in need. The ideal candidate will be dependable, patient, and possess excellent communication skills. You'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals with varying needs, all while enjoying flexible working hours. If you're passionate about helping others and are ready to contribute to a supportive environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Optional accommodation available

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• High school graduation is required.
• CPR and First Aid certifications are essential.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and assist clients with personal hygiene.
• Provide companionship and prepare nutritious meals.
• Perform light housekeeping and assist in regular exercise.

Skills

Punctuality

Client focus

Dependability

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Flexibility

Initiative

Judgement

Organizational skills

Reliability

Team player

Patience

Honesty

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

CPR Certificate

First Aid Certificate

Job description

Posted on March 30, 2025 by a licensed third-party for Employer details Martin Gerber

Job details

Home Support Worker

Location: West Vancouver, BC

Salary: $25.00 per hour / 40 hours per week

Terms of employment: Permanent, Full time

Day, Flexible Hours, Morning

Starts as soon as possible

Vacancies: 1

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

Work Site Environment

• Non-smoking

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
• Employer's home

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Administer medications
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walking
• Feed or assist in feeding
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care
• Shop for food and household supplies
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals
• Cook

Credentials

Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses

• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Target Audience

• Females
• Persons with a disability
• Persons with mental health disabilities
• Persons with physical disabilities

Security and Safety

• Reference required

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Physically demanding

Personal Suitability

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

Who Can Apply for This Job?

You can apply if you are:

• A Canadian citizen
• A permanent resident of Canada
• A temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised Until

2025-04-29

Important Notice: This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to make sure it is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee its authenticity.