Posted by: Ella Lim & John Westwood
Ella Lim and John Westwood are seeking a compassionate and dependable Home Support Worker to provide personal care and daily living assistance in their Vancouver residence. The successful candidate will help maintain a comfortable, safe, and supportive home environment while assisting with tasks such as personal hygiene, meal preparation, light housekeeping, medication reminders, and companionship.
Job Details:
Languages:
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:
Non-smoking
Work setting
Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is NOT a condition of employment
Urban area
Employer's home
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
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
Repetitive tasks
Sitting
Walking
Weight handling
Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
Personal suitability
Punctuality
Client focus
Dependability
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Flexibility
Initiative
Organized
Reliability
Patience
Honesty
Benefits:
Health benefits:
Paramedical services coverage