home support worker

Nizar Damji; West Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a personal care aide to provide essential support and companionship for clients in a caring environment. In this role, you will be responsible for administering personal care, assisting with hygiene, and preparing meals. The position demands punctuality, organization, and a team-oriented mindset.

Benefits

Optional accommodation available at no charge

Maternity and parental benefits

Qualifications

• Must have a secondary school graduation certificate.
• Willingness to relocate and previous experience in the field are advantageous.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Punctuality

Organized

Team player

Initiative

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

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

Tasks

• Administer bedside and personal care
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Provide companionship
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals
• Adults
• Elderly

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Walking
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Initiative
• Organized
• Team player
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• Do you have the necessary equipment for remote work (i.e. internet, home office, etc.)?

Experience

• 1 to less than 7 months
• Paramedical services coverage

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Support for persons with disabilities

• Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and / or refugees
• Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers