personal care aide - home care

enABell Health Inc.; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated personal care assistants to provide essential support to clients in various settings. This role involves administering personal care, assisting with medications, and ensuring clients' overall well-being through companionship and daily activities. Ideal candidates will possess a secondary school graduation certificate and relevant certifications, including CPR. If you are passionate about helping others and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity offers a rewarding experience where your contributions will make a significant impact on the lives of those you assist.

Benefits

Learning / training paid by employer

Team building opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in personal care and medication administration is essential.
• CPR certification and a valid driver's license are required.

Responsibilities

• Administer bedside and personal care to clients.
• Assist clients with bathing, feeding, and exercise activities.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals while ensuring a safe environment.

Skills

Personal Care

Medication Administration

Companionship

Meal Preparation

Housekeeping

First Aid

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

CPR Certificate

Valid driver's licence

Job description

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience: 1 to less than 7 months

Work Setting:

• Various locations

Tasks:

• Administer bedside and personal care
• Administer medications
• Assist clients in water (i.e. pool)
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
• Feed or assist in feeding
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Plan therapeutic diets and menus
• Provide companionship
• Shop for food and household supplies
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals
• Cook
• Administer first-aid and other assistance

Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses:

• CPR Certificate
• Adults
• Persons with a disability
• Persons with an intellectual disability
• Persons with mental health disabilities
• Persons with physical disabilities
• Terminally ill

Security and Safety:

• Criminal record check

Transportation / Travel Information:

• Valid driver's licence

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities:

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Fast-paced environment
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal Suitability:

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability

Other Benefits:

• Learning / training paid by employer
• Team building opportunities