Job Title: Home Support Worker
Employer: Steven Bean
Location: Cornwall, ON
Wage: $20.00 per hour
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time
Shift/Schedule: Day, Evening, Morning
Job Category: Work For Foreigners in Canada with Free Visa Sponsorship—Home Support Worker
Job Overview
Steven Bean is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Home Support Worker to provide essential support to clients in their homes. This position involves assisting with daily living activities, personal care, and companionship, ensuring clients feel comfortable and secure in their environment.
Responsibilities
- Administer bedside and personal care
- Administer medications
- Assist clients with bathing and personal hygiene
- Support regular exercise, such as walking
- Change non-sterile dressings
- Feed or assist clients in feeding
- Launder clothing and household linens
- Mend clothing and linens as needed
- Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
- Provide companionship to clients
- Prepare and serve nutritious meals
- Shop for food and household supplies
- Cook for clients
Work Environment for Home Support Workers in Canada
- Non-smoking environment: Ensures a healthy atmosphere for clients
- Live-in Options: Optional accommodation available at no charge, providing room and board
- Urban Area: Work settings in residential homes located in urban environments
- Diverse Clientele: Work with various individuals, including adults, young adults, and seniors
- Flexible Schedule: Availability for day, evening, and morning shifts, accommodating client needs
Skills and Knowledge Needed
- Personal Care Skills: Proficient in assisting with personal hygiene, feeding, and mobility support
- Health and Safety Knowledge: Familiarity with CPR, First Aid, and Health Care Aide practices
- Interpersonal Skills: Ability to establish a rapport with clients and their families
- Cooking and Nutrition: Knowledge in preparing nutritious meals tailored to client needs
- Housekeeping Skills: Experience with light cleaning and laundry tasks
- Adaptability: Ability to manage varying client requirements and unexpected situations
Requirements
- Languages: English
- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience
- Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year
Work Setting: Employer’s/client’s home; optional accommodation available (live-in basis)
Credentials:
- CPR Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
- Health Care Aide Certificate
- Personal Support Worker Certificate
Target Audience: Adults, females, males, young adults
Additional Information
- Security and Safety: Criminal record check and references are required
- Physical Requirements:Bending, crouching, and kneeling
- Combination of sitting, standing, and walking
- Handling heavy loads (up to 9 kg / 20 lbs)
- Fast-paced and physically demanding environment
Personal Suitability:
- Punctuality
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility and initiative
- Judgment and organization
Reliability, patience, and honesty
How Do I Get Visa Sponsorship As A Foreigner
Getting visa sponsorship as a foreigner typically involves finding an employer, educational institution, or other authorized entity in the country you wish to visit or move to who is willing to sponsor your visa application. Here’s a general guide on how you can go about getting visa sponsorship:
- Identify Potential Sponsors: Research companies, educational institutions, or organizations in your desired destination country that are eligible and willing to sponsor foreign workers, students, or individuals for visas. Look for job openings, educational programs, or internship opportunities that offer visa sponsorship.
- Apply for Jobs or Educational Programs: Apply for jobs or educational programs that offer visa sponsorship. Tailor your applications to highlight your qualifications, skills, and experiences that make you a strong candidate for sponsorship.
- Network: Utilize professional networking platforms, attend industry events, and connect with individuals who may be able to help you find visa sponsorship opportunities. Networking can often uncover hidden job openings or sponsorship possibilities.
- Research Visa Requirements: Familiarize yourself with the specific visa requirements and procedures for the country you wish to visit or move to. Each country has its own rules and regulations regarding visa sponsorship, so it’s essential to understand what is required.
- Communicate Your Need for Sponsorship: When applying for jobs or educational programs, clearly communicate your need for visa sponsorship. Highlight your willingness to undergo any necessary visa application processes and assure potential sponsors of your commitment to complying with immigration laws.
- Attend Interviews: If you are selected for interviews, be prepared to discuss your visa status and willingness to obtain sponsorship. Be honest and transparent about your intentions and demonstrate your qualifications and suitability for the position or program.
- Negotiate Terms: If you receive a job offer or acceptance into an educational program that offers visa sponsorship, carefully review the terms of sponsorship, including any contractual obligations or financial responsibilities. If necessary, negotiate terms that are acceptable to both parties.
- Follow Visa Application Procedures: Once you have secured sponsorship, follow the visa application procedures outlined by the sponsoring organization or institution. Provide all necessary documentation and information accurately and promptly to facilitate the visa application process.
- Prepare for Relocation: If your visa application is approved, prepare for relocation to the destination country. Make arrangements for housing, transportation, and other logistics to ensure a smooth transition.
- Comply with Visa Regulations: After arriving in the destination country, ensure that you comply with all visa regulations and requirements. Maintain valid visa status and fulfill any obligations or conditions associated with your visa sponsorship.
Remember that securing visa sponsorship can be a competitive process, so persistence, patience, and proactive networking can increase your chances of success.
Who Can Apply?
This role is open to Canadian citizens, permanent or temporary residents of Canada, and candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.
How to Apply
Online: Apply on Company’s Website