Home support worker / Caregiver

Overview

This rewarding role involves providing personalized care, ensuring safety, and promoting independence for seniors, individuals with disabilities, or those recovering from illness. We are dedicated to fostering a supportive environment where your skills and dedication are valued, and where you can truly impact the well-being of those you serve.

This paid position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic setting focused on delivering exceptional home care services.

Responsibilities

• Administer bedside and personal care
• Administer medications
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
• Collect specimens
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals
• Cook

Qualifications

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• 2 years to less than 3 years experience in the field of caregiving
• Previous experience in assisted living, nursing home settings, or home care environments is highly preferred
• Knowledge of patient care practices, dementia care, hospice care, and working with individuals with disabilities is advantageous
• Ability to perform heavy lifting safely and handle physical tasks involved in caregiving duties
• Strong communication skills combined with empathy and patience when working with diverse populations
• Certification or experience in medication administration is a plus
• Basic cleaning skills and familiarity with meal preparation are beneficial

Work in employer's/client's home. Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is NOT a condition of employment

Pay: $19.00-$19.50 per hour

Education

• Secondary School (required)

Experience

• related: 2 years (required)

Language

• English or French, Italian is an asset (required)

Licence/Certification

• First Aid Certification (required)

Work Location: In person