Support Worker

2 weeks ago

Durham, Canada Destiny Helpers Home Care Services Full time

Job Overview:
We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Support Workers to provide care and assistance to individuals in need. As a Support Worker, you will play a vital role in helping clients maintain their independence and improve their quality of life. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of others.

**Duties**:

- Provide personal care and support to clients in their homes or residential facilities
- Assist with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting
- Assist with mobility and transfers, ensuring client safety at all times
- Perform light housekeeping duties, such as cleaning and organizing the client's living space
- Prepare nutritious meals and assist with feeding if necessary
- Provide companionship and emotional support to clients
- Assistance with activities
- Ensuring clients take their medications as prescribed by reminding them of dosage schedules and assisting with medication administration if required.
- Monitor and report any changes in the client's condition to the appropriate healthcare professionals
- Follow care plans and instructions provided by supervisors

**Skills**:

- Previous experience in caregiving, home care, or senior care is preferred
- Knowledge of dementia care techniques is a plus
- Familiarity with nursing home or assisted living facility procedures is beneficial
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with clients
- Compassionate nature and genuine desire to help others
- Good time management and organizational skills

Please note that all positions at our company are paid positions. We value our employees' dedication and hard work.

**Job Type**: Freelance

Pay: $23.55-$24.65 per hour

Expected hours: 10 per week

**Benefits**:

- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- On call
- Weekends as needed

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Experience**:

- supportive care: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid Certification (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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