Home support worker
Salary: 21.09 hourly / 40 hours per week
Terms of employment
- Term or contract
- Full time
Schedule: Day, Evening, Shift, Overtime, Morning
Languages
English
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
Work site environment
- Non-smoking
Work setting
- Rural 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
- 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
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- CPR Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
Experience and specialization
Target audience
- Adolescents
- Adults
- Females
- Young adults
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Overtime required
- Repetitive tasks
- Sitting
- Walking
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
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
Financial benefits
- Bonus
Long term benefits
- Long-term care insurance
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Transportation provided by employer
- Wellness program
How to apply
By email
By fax
604-398-2701
How-to-apply instructions
Here is what you must include in your application:
- Cover letter
- References attesting experience
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