Support Worker

1 week ago

Niagara Falls, Canada McCormick Resident Full time

**ATTENDANT JOB DESCRIPTION**

Purpose

To assist the Employer, who has a physical disability, with attendant services.

Accountability

The Employer.

**Requirements**

Willingness to perform personal and household tasks.

Physical ability to lift and transfer the Employer.

Physical ability to bend knees, arms, and back.

Physical ability to walk up and down stairs.

Physical strength and agility.

Keen sense of hearing.

Punctuality, reliability and dependability.

Previous experience in home care or a similar role is preferred.

Knowledge of cleaning techniques and meal preparation.

Ability to work cooperatively with the Employer, **other members of the household**, and with other employees

Good communication skills, both oral and written, and ability to accurately follow directions from the Employer.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and to be worthy of the trust required to provide personal services in the Employer's own home.

**Duties**

  • Provide services as required and directed by the Employer, including, but not limited to, the following:

(a) Mobility assistance with transferring, lifting, positioning, turning in bed, exercising, driving;

(b) Assistance with dressing and undressing, eating, medications, special equipment, toileting or bowel and bladder routines;

(c) Personal hygiene assistance with washing, bathing, showering, drying and styling hair, shaving, brushing teeth, grooming, feminine hygiene, care of skin, changing non-sterile dressings;

(d) Implement with employer exercise plans based on employer’s needs;

(e) Assistance with communications, errands, escorting, shopping, banking;

(f) Housekeeping assistance with meal preparation, dish washing, laundry, shopping and chores, including but not limited to dusting, vacuuming, washing floors, changing sheets, and cleaning the fridge, stove, bathroom, closets, drawers and cupboards;

(g) Assistance with maintaining and ordering supplies;

(h) Maintenance and upkeep for personal and household equipment and appliances;

(i) Other similar tasks that would be performed by oneself from time to time were it not for a physical disability.

  • Provide services in the home and elsewhere, consistent with the Employer's choices, lifestyle and privacy.
  • Respond immediately to emergencies, e.g. washroom assistance or injury, and advise the Employer of other unusual or emergency situations.
  • Be aware of and report any hazards concerning employee health and safety to the Employer promptly.
  • Record the date and time starting and ending each shift.
  • Ensure that keys entrusted to you are kept secure and at hand.
  • Perform other duties as requested.

Expectations

  • To carry out the above duties in a professional manner.
  • To know the Employer's personal routines and follow them efficiently and with appropriate care.
  • To arrive for work punctually and to remain on duty until essential activities have been completed and the Employer is comfortable and safe.
  • To conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the health and safety of the Employer, other members of the household, other staff and yourself.
  • To be able to perform certain tasks without direct supervision.
  • To dress in a clean and presentable manner.

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 10 per week

**Benefits**

  • On-site parking

Flexible language requirement

  • French not required

Schedule

  • Day shift
  • Every Weekend
  • On call

Ability to commute/relocate

  • Niagara Falls, ON L2H 0C3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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