Home Support Worker (Residential Support)

TLC Nursing Home Care Services Limited; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

TLC Nursing Home Care Services Limited is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to provide individualized in-home and community support for clients with behavioral and developmental challenges. The role emphasizes independence, meaningful activities, and safety.

You will collaborate with a care team to follow care plans, assist with personal care and meals, arrange transportation, and document changes in client condition. Training in behavior support is preferred.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, patient, and respectful.
• Reliable and dependable.
• Strong communicator and team player.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing client needs.
• Experience in home care or social services is an asset.
• Training in Positive Behaviour Support or GPA is a strong asset.
• Experience with behavior strategies and trauma-informed care is an asset.
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle access are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, person-centred support in the client’s home and community.
• Assist with personal care, including hygiene, dressing, grooming, and mobility.
• Provide medication support as directed and according to the client’s care plan.
• Prepare meals and assist with light household tasks.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Support clients with behavioral and emotional regulation strategies.
• Accompany clients on community outings, appointments and activities.
• Provide transportation when required.
• Follow individualized care plans and safety protocols.
• Communicate with the care team regarding client needs, progress, and concerns.
• Complete required documentation and report any changes in the client’s condition or behavior.

Skills

Compassionate

Patience

Reliability

Strong communicator

Team player

Flexibility

Calm under pressure

Empathy

Job description

Home Support Worker (Residential Support)

Make a meaningful difference in someone’s everyday life!

We are looking for a compassionate, reliable, and patient Support Worker to provide individualized support to clients with behavioral and developmental challenges.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys building positive relationships, supporting independence, and helping clients participate in meaningful activities both at home and in the community.

What You’ll Do

As a Support Worker, you will:

• Provide compassionate, person-centred support in the client’s home and community.
• Assist with personal care, including hygiene, dressing, grooming, and mobility.
• Provide medication support as directed and according to the client’s care plan.
• Prepare meals and assist with light household tasks.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Support clients with behavioral and emotional regulation strategies.
• Accompany clients on community outings, recreational activities, appointments, and other activities.
• Support outings that may include interacting with a variety of therapeutic animals.
• Provide transportation when required.
• Follow individualized care plans and safety protocols.
• Communicate with the care team regarding client needs, progress, and concerns.
• Complete required documentation and report any changes in the client’s condition or behavior.

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate is:

• Compassionate, patient, and respectful.
• Reliable and dependable.
• Comfortable supporting individuals with behavioral challenges.
• Calm and confident in challenging situations.
• A strong communicator and team player.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing client needs.
• Experienced in home care, healthcare, social services, behavioral support, or community support is considered an asset.
• Training in Positive Behaviour Support and/or Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) is considered a strong asset.
• Experience or training in positive behaviour strategies, de-escalation, trauma-informed care, or other person-centred behavioral support approaches is also considered an asset.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s licence and reliable access to a personal vehicle are required.
• Ability to provide transportation to clients when required.
• Current First Aid/CPR certification, or willingness to obtain.
• Satisfactory criminal record/vulnerable sector check and other required screening.
• Ability to provide medical including TB test and vaccine record.
• Ability to complete all required training.
• Able to work 12 hour shifts (mix of days and nights).

Why Join Us?

At TLC, a Kindred Company, our Support Workers are an important part of helping clients live safely, independently, and meaningfully in their communities.

If you are compassionate, dependable, and looking for work where you can make a real difference in someone’s life, we’d love to hear from you!