Home support worker

3 days ago

vancouver, metro vancouver regional district, Canada Private Individual Full-time $30,000
  • NOC Job Code/Title: 44101 - Attendant for persons with disabilities, home support worker, live-in caregiver, personal care attendant

A private individual is seeking a home support worker to care for an adult with a physical disability for 30 hours per week , split over two shifts per day (Mon-Fri) .

Education

  • College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
  • Health services/allied health/health sciences, general

Experience

  • 7 months to less than 1 year

On site

  • Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

  • Non-smoking

Work setting

  • Urban area
  • Work in employer’s/client’s home

RESPONSIBILITIES

Tasks

  • Care for pets
  • Administer medications
  • Assist clients in water (i.e. pool)
  • Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
  • Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
  • Launder clothing and household linens
  • Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
  • 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
  • Health Care Aide Certificate

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Security and safety

  • Criminal record check
  • References required

Transportation/travel information

  • Valid driver’s license required

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Bending, crouching, kneeling
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Weight handling

  • Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Personal suitability

  • Punctuality
  • Dependability
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Initiative
  • Judgement

Please answer the following questions when applying:

  • Are you authorized to work in Canada?
  • Are you currently a student?
  • Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
  • Do you have experience working in this field?
  • Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
  • Do you live near the job location?
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