Home support worker

Private; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A private employer in Vancouver is seeking a home support worker to assist an adult with a physical disability. The role involves caring, administering medications, and providing personal care for 30 hours each week. Applicants should have relevant certifications and experience in the field. This position requires working on-site only, with no remote options available.

Qualifications

• 7 months to less than 1 year of relevant experience.
• CPR Certificate required.
• First Aid Certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Care for pets.
• Administer medications.
• Assist clients in water (i.e., pool).
• Assist clients with bathing and 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.
• Shop for food and household supplies.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.

Skills

Punctuality

Dependability

Excellent oral communication

Initiative

Judgement

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

Health services/allied health/health sciences, general

Job description

A private individual is seeking a home support worker to care for an adult with a physical disability for 30 hours per week, split over two shifts per day (Mon‑Fri).

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non‑university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
• Health services/allied health/health sciences, general

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 site environment

Non‑smoking

Work setting

• Urban area
• Work in employer’s/client’s home

RESPONSIBILITIES

Tasks

• Care for pets
• 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
• 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

CREDENTIALS

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• References required

Transportation/travel information

Valid driver’s licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Initiative
• Judgement

Please answer the following questions when applying:

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Are you currently a student?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• Do you live near the job location?

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