Home Support Worker

Job Details

Salary: $21.00 hourly / 30 to 40 hours per week
Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Full time
Work schedule: Day, Evening, Shift, Overtime available
Starts: As soon as possible

Overview

Languages: English

Education:

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• Or equivalent experience

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 Setting:

• Work in employer’s/client’s home
• Private household
• Care for an elderly male with dementia

Responsibilities:

Tasks

• Administer bedside and personal care
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Assist with dressing, grooming and toileting
• Administer medications as prescribed and in accordance with care instructions
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walking
• Feed or assist in feeding
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals
• Maintain a consistent daily routine appropriate for a person living with dementia
• Provide supervision and assistance to ensure the client’s safety and well-being
• Monitor and report changes in the client’s behaviour and general condition to family members
• Accompany the client to medical appointments and other activities as required

Experience and Specialization:

Target Audience

• Persons with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia
• Adults
• Elderly
• Males

Additional Information:

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Combination of sitting, standing and walking
• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail

Personal Suitability

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

Apply by email: marilynasuncion0621@gmail.com

What you must include in your application:

• Resume
• Job reference number: HSW2026

Who can apply to this job?

Applications are welcome from Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and other candidates who are legally eligible to apply, including foreign applicants where applicable.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.