Home Support Worker

4 days ago

Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada Bayshore Full time

Bayshore HealthCare is one of the Canada's leading providers of home and community health care services and is a privately owned company. Bayshore HealthCare is proud to showcase its achievement as a Platinum member of Canada's Best Managed Companies Program every year since 2006. In 2015, Bayshore achieved the designation for Best Practice Spotlight Organization from the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario. Bayshore Healthcare is also recognized as Canada's Best Employers in Forbes 2023 list.

About Us: At Bayshore, we are committed to delivering unparalleled home support services that enhance the quality of life for our clients. We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Home Support Workers to join our amazing team and contribute to our mission of providing exceptional care.

As a Home Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the well-being and comfort of our clients.

Key Responsibilities:

Providing Essential Homemaking Support: Execute homemaking tasks according to the established care plan, ensuring the highest standards of comfort and safety for our clients.Maintaining a Clean and Safe Environment: Perform light housekeeping duties, including washing dishes, doing laundry, making beds, sweeping and mopping floors, dusting, vacuuming, and removing garbage.Meal Preparation and Shopping: Prepare nutritious meals as outlined in the care plan and shop for groceries and personal items.Childcare and Pet Care: Provide attentive childcare and pet care as specified in the care plan.Monitoring and Reporting: Observe client conditions meticulously and report any unusual events or changes in condition promptly.Infection Prevention: Adhere to infection prevention practices to ensure a safe environment.Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and detailed client records and documentation as required.Continuous Learning: Engage in ongoing internal and external continuing education activities to stay updated with best practices in home support.

We Offer:

Competitive salary and benefits package for you and your familyFlexible working hours to accommodate your scheduleOpportunities for professional growth and developmentA supportive and inclusive work environment with easy access to managers

Education:

Secondary School Graduate or equivalentCompletion of Home Support Program/courses preferred

Other Requirements:

Reliable transportationClear criminal background check with vulnerable sector screening

Experience and skills:

Proven experience, of at least one year, in a similar role is highly desirable.Understanding of infection prevention practices.Exceptional communication and observational skills.Proficiency in performing light housekeeping tasks.Compassionate, patient, and empathetic demeanor.Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

Bayshore is committed to a high quality and safe environment for both our staff and clients/patients.  Dependent upon Provincial government regulations, and the position being applied for, new hires may be required to provide proof of vaccination against illnesses such as COVID-19, Hepatitis, Seasonal Flu etc. Please speak with the recruiter for Provincial and/or position specific requirements. Medical exemptions or any based upon Human Rights Code criteria will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 

"At Bayshore Healthcare, our commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion is our strength. This is how we bring our vision of being the difference in the lives of those we care for, work with and in our communities. We have a great sense of pride in creating a culture of belonging, where individual differences are embraced and celebrated, through programs, resources and policies that support each individuals purpose, potential and wellbeing." 

At Bayshore Healthcare Ltd., and its subsidiaries, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and operate in full compliance with all Provincial and Territorial legislation pertaining to Human Rights Codes and Accessibility requirements. To ensure continued compliance throughout the recruitment and selection process, we encourage candidates to disclose any accommodation needs they may have.

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