Posted by: Meralona Quim
Meralona Quim and her family in Burnaby, BC, are seeking a compassionate and dependable Home Support Worker to assist in caring for their children with special needs. The successful candidate will help create a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment while providing daily care tailored to the children’s individual needs.
Key duties include assisting with personal care routines, supporting mobility and daily activities, preparing meals, supervising play and learning activities, administering reminders for therapy exercises, and maintaining a clean and organized home environment.
Job details:
Languages:
English
Education:
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
or equivalent experience
Experience:
1 year to less than 2 years
On site:
$24.50 hourly / 40 hours per week
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment:
Non-smoking
Work setting
Work in employer's/client's home
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
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
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Fast-paced environment
Repetitive tasks
Sitting
Standing for extended periods
Walking
Weight handling:
Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
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