Home Support Worker with CareGivers (Brightisle)- CareGivers Website Applications

Kaizen Lab Inc.; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Union support

Job summary

CareGivers is seeking a Home Support Worker to assist families and individuals at home, supporting daily living activities and independence. The role emphasizes compassionate care, safety, and adherence to care plans within a unionized environment.

The position requires flexible shifts, strong communication, and ability to work in multiple locations. Training is available, with screening and health documentation as standard prerequisites.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 education with home support experience or certification.
• Clear Criminal Record Screening and Vulnerable Sector Check within 90 days if not already.
• Medical certificate indicating good health and up-to-date immunizations.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care such as bathing, toileting and grooming.
• Complete housekeeping, meal prep, and shopping.
• Provide companionship and accompany client to events and appointments.
• Follow the written care plan approved by the Client Care Manager.
• Provide Alzheimer’s or palliative care if required.
• Document client progress and report to supervisor.

Skills

Excellent communication

IT scheduling systems

Teamwork / independence

Decision making / problem solving

Education

Grade 12 or higher

Home support worker certification (Preferred)

Job description

Home Support Worker with CareGivers (Brightisle)- CareGivers Website Applications

We are an innovative home health provider with locations across the island and are seeking Home Support Workers to join our team.

About CareGivers, a program within Brightisle

Brightisle is a leading provider of health and community care services in Newfoundland and Labrador. We are energized by the challenge to improve our collective health and well-being and to make care better. Our approach to services and programs is flexible and dynamic, embracing innovation and technology – while always keeping people and communities front and centre.

Our programs have over 25 years of operating experience and combined employ over 1000 individuals in the direct delivery of health and community care-related services. Our professional teams offer a diverse range of services including home support, residential care for children and youth, support for adults with I/DD, capacity development with indigenous communities, supervised access for families as well as private health and occupational health and safety services. Brightisle is local and fully owned by Seafair Capital

We know our clients are happier at home, and we have a fantastic team of people who help them stay there. We look after our employees, because we know our employees look after valuable clients. We achieve the highest standards in health care quality, because we know people depend on us for safe, professional, dependable care.

Job summary

Reporting to the Client Care Coordinator, the Home Support Worker is part of a health care team that provides assistance to families or persons during times of illness, disability, or inability to properly care for their own needs. The home support worker also supports independence and the ability of the client to remain in their own homes and assists with the activities of daily living.

Summary of essential job functions

• Provide personal care such as bathing, toileting, and grooming to the client
• Complete housekeeping tasks, meal preparation, and shopping
• Provide companionship to the client and accompany them to community events, activities, and appointments
• Follow written plan of care as approved by the Client Care Manager
• Provide specialized care such as Alzheimer or palliative care, if required
• Document and report client progress
• Promote good mental health for the client
• Develop a caring relationship with the client and the client's family
• Provide emotional and psychological support
• Ensure a healthy and safe living and working environment while following agency guidelines on lifting and transfers
• Adhere to and enforces CareGivers' Code of Conduct
• Report all Occupational Health and safety hazards and related issues and follows OH&S guideline
• Minimum grade 12 high school education and experience as a home support worker OR
• Certification as a home support worker (Preferred) OR
• Willingness to commence in-house training
• Clear Criminal Record Screening Certificate and Vulnerable Sector Check obtained WITHIN 90 days (Or willing to obtain one BEFORE starting employment)
• Experience working with seniors and or physically disabled individuals
• Medical certificate indicating good health
• Negative TB skin test
• Up-to-date Immunization Record
• Current First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain

Abilities required

• Willingness to work flexible shifts in various locations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Willing and able to use IT systems for scheduling and client care purposes
• Ability to work as part of a team or independently
• Good decision making and problem solving skills

  What's in it for me!?

  • Competitive compensation
  • Union Support

  *This is a unionized position with NL Association of Public and Private Employees (NAPE)

  Disclaimer
  

  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.