Home-care Worker

2 weeks ago


Penticton, British Columbia, Canada Vicky Laframboise Full time

Education:
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

  • Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
- or equivalent experience

Work site environment:

  • Nonsmoking

Work setting:

  • Optional accommodation available at no charge on a livein basis

Note:
This is NOT a condition of employment

  • Room and board provided
  • Work in employer's/client's home

Tasks:

  • Administer bedside and personal care
  • Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
  • Change nonsterile dressings
  • Feed or assist in feeding
  • Launder clothing and household linens
  • Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
  • Provide companionship
  • Provide personal care
  • Prepare and serve nutritious meals

Security and safety:

  • Criminal record check
  • Immunization records
  • Reference required

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

  • Bending, crouching, kneeling
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking
  • Handling heavy loads
  • Physically demanding
  • Walking
  • Work under pressure

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

Screening questions:

  • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
  • Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
  • Do you have the aboveindicated required certifications?

Other benefits:

  • Onsite housing options
  • Work Term: Permanent
  • Work Language: English
  • Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week

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