home support worker

Government of Canada; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental health service is seeking a reliable personal caregiver to assist elderly clients with daily activities such as meal preparation, hygiene support, and companionship. Ideal candidates should have a secondary school graduation certificate and a commitment to providing quality care. This on-site role requires a criminal record check and is focused on enhancing the quality of life for clients.

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years experience required.
• Criminal record check is mandatory.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Punctuality

Client focus

Flexibility

Initiative

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Patience

Honesty

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Employer's home

Responsibilities Tasks

• Administer medications
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
• 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

Experience and specialization Target audience

• Elderly

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Patience
• Honesty