Job Description
Jerusa Lim and her spouse are currently seeking a compassionate, reliable, and experienced Home Support Worker to assist with day-to-day personal care and household tasks in their private residence in Vancouver, British Columbia. This is a unique opportunity for a dedicated individual who is passionate about providing personalized, in-home care and making a positive difference in the lives of others.
The successful candidate will become an integral part of the household, supporting the health, comfort, and independence of the family by offering consistent and professional caregiving services. The role requires someone who is attentive, respectful, and capable of working independently while maintaining a warm and supportive atmosphere in the home.
Languages required
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- or equivalent experience
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
Work setting
- Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is NOT a condition of employment
- Employer's home
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Administer bedside and personal care
- 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
- 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
- Cook
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Overtime required
- Repetitive tasks
- Sitting
- Standing for extended periods
- Walking
- Work under pressure
Weight handling
Personal suitability
- Punctuality
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Patience
- Honesty
Benefits
Health benefits
- Paramedical services coverage
