home support worker

Government of Canada; West Vancouver; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government organization is seeking a dedicated caregiver to provide personal care and support to elderly clients. Responsibilities include administering medications, preparing meals, and assisting with daily activities. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills and relevant certifications. This role requires working on-site in a fast-paced environment, ensuring the well-being and comfort of clients.

Benefits

Optional accommodation available

Qualifications

• Experience with elderly care preferred.
• Must have CPR and First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Administer personal care and medications.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.
• Provide companionship and assist with daily activities.

Skills

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Punctuality

Dependability

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

CPR Certificate

First Aid Certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

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 setting

• Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is NOT a condition of employment

Responsibilities Tasks

• Administer bedside and personal care
• Administer medications
• 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
• 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

Experience and specialization Target audience

• Elderly

Additional information 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

Personal suitability

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