home support worker

Government of Canada; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional government agency in the York Region is seeking a caregiver to provide personal care services. Responsibilities include administering bedside care, assisting with hygiene, and preparing meals for clients. Candidates must have CPR and First Aid certifications along with experience in caring for the elderly or those with disabilities. This is an on-site position with no remote work option.

Qualifications

• 1 to less than 7 months of experience
• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Experience with elderly or persons with physical disabilities

Responsibilities

• Administer bedside and personal care
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
• Feed or assist in feeding
• Provide companionship
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On site

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

Work site environment

• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Work in employer's/client's home

Responsibilities

• Administer bedside and personal care
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
• Feed or assist in feeding
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals

Credentials

• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization

• Elderly
• Persons with physical disabilities

Additional information

• Criminal record check
• Reference required

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Work under pressure

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability

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