home support worker

About the company

Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.). Does not require Canadian work experience.

Your tasks

• Administer bedside and personal care.
• Administer medications.
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene.
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk.
• Change non-sterile dressings.
• Collect specimens.
• Feed or assist in feeding.
• Launder clothing and household linens.
• Mend clothing and linens.
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties.
• Plan therapeutic diets and menus.
• Provide companionship.
• Provide personal care.
• Shop for food and household supplies.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.
• Food preparation.
• Food safety/handling skills.
• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods.

Filipino cuisine.

Requirements

Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• CPR Certificate.
• First Aid Certificate.
• Health Care Aide Certificate.
• Personal Support Worker Certificate.

Security and safety

• Criminal record check.
• Reference required.

Personal suitability

• Punctuality.
• Client focus.
• Dependability.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Flexibility.
• Initiative.
• Judgement.
• Organized.
• Reliability.
• Team player.
• Patience.
• Honesty.

Screening questions

1. Are you available for shift or on-call work?.
2. Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
3. Do you have experience working in this field?.
4. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.
5. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.

2 years to less than 3 years.

What we offer

• Free parking available.
• On-site housing options.

Other

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling.
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking.
• Handling heavy loads.
• Physically demanding.
• Repetitive tasks.
• Sitting.
• Standing for extended periods.
• Walking.
• Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

Employment terms options Evening.

Employment terms options Morning. On call. Day. Weekend. Overtime available.