Home Support Worker

Quality Homecare Solutions Inc.; Windsor; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local health care provider in Windsor is seeking a Home Support Worker to provide personal and bedside care to clients, including assisting with daily activities and administering medications. The ideal candidate will have a Health Care Aide Certificate and experience in supporting individuals with various needs. This full-time, permanent role requires physical stamina and excellent communication skills. Competitive hourly pay and health benefits are offered.

Benefits

Health benefits

Dental plan

Vision care benefits

Paramedical services coverage

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with disabilities and the elderly.
• Ability to perform personal care tasks and administer medications.
• Experience in providing companionship and support.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with bathing and personal hygiene.
• Cook and prepare nutritious meals.
• Provide companionship and mental support.

Skills

Client focus

Dependability

Excellent oral communication

Flexible

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate

Personal Support Worker Certificate

Job description

Volunteer Experience · Work Experience · Work & Career

Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
or equivalent experience
Experience
Experience an asset

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

Work site environment
Non-smoking
Work setting
Various locations
Work in employer’s/client’s home
Responsibilities
Tasks
Care for pets
Administer bedside and personal care
Administer medications
Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
Change non-sterile dressings
Collect specimens
Demonstrate infant care to new parents
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
Cook
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Health Care Aide Certificate
Personal Support Worker Certificate
Experience and specialization
Target audience
Persons with Alzheimer’s disease
Adults
Convalescent
Elderly
Females
Males
Persons with a disability
Persons with an intellectual disability
Persons with mental health disabilities
Persons with physical disabilities
Terminally ill
Additional information
Security and safety
Criminal record check
Reference required
Vulnerable sector check
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Fast-paced environment
Handling heavy loads
Physically demanding
Repetitive tasks
Sitting
Standing for extended periods
Walking
Work under pressure
Weight handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Personal suitability
Punctuality
Client focus
Dependability
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Flexibility
Initiative
Judgement
Organized
Reliability
Team player
Patience
Honesty
Values and ethics
Benefits
Health benefits
Dental plan
Health care plan
Paramedical services coverage
Vision care benefits

23.40hourly/30 to 44 hours per week
Terms of employmentPermanent employmentFull time

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