Home support worker

Shampa Halder

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

Permanent | Full-time

CA$21-28 (hourly)

starting as soon as possible / 2 years to less than 3 years experience required

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Nov 9

Salary

  • 21.00 to 28.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 hours per week

Terms of employment

  • Permanent employment
  • Full time

Schedule: Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Overtime, Flexible Hours, Early Morning, Morning

Languages

English

Education

  • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  • or equivalent experience

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

Work site environment

  • Non-smoking

Work setting

  • Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is NOT a condition of employment
  • Urban area
  • Work in employer's/client's home

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Administer bedside and personal care
  • Administer medications
  • Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
  • Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
  • Assume full responsibility for household (in absence of householder)
  • Feed or assist in feeding
  • Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
  • Provide companionship
  • Provide personal care
  • Prepare and serve nutritious meals

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization

Target audience

  • Adults
  • Elderly
  • Persons with a disability
  • Persons with physical disabilities

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Criminal record check
  • Immunization records
  • Reference required

Transportation/travel information

  • Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Bending, crouching, kneeling
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking
  • Overtime required
  • Physically demanding
  • Repetitive tasks
  • Standing for extended periods
  • Walking

Weight handling

  • Between 45 and 60 kg (100-132 lbs)

Personal suitability

  • Punctuality
  • Client focus
  • Dependability
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Flexibility
  • Judgement
  • Reliability

Benefits

Other benefits

  • Free parking available
  • On-site housing options
  • Parking available

How-to-apply instructions

Here is what you must include in your application:

  • Cover letter

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