Job Title: Home Support Worker
Employer: Jiyoun Kang
Location: Woodbridge, ON
Wage: $20.00 per hour
Terms of Employment: Permanent employment, full-time
Work Schedule: Day, Morning
Job Category: Work For Foreigners—Home Support Worker
Jiyoun Kang is seeking a compassionate Home Support Worker to provide personal and healthcare support to clients in Woodbridge, ON. This role requires a dedicated individual who can maintain a comfortable and safe environment for the client. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals needing support. Apply today!
Responsibilities
- Administer bedside and personal care, including assistance with bathing and hygiene.
- Administer medications as per instructions.
- Assist clients with regular exercise routines such as walks.
- Change non-sterile dressings and collect specimens.
- Feed or assist in feeding clients.
- Perform light housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Provide companionship and emotional support.
- Prepare and serve nutritious meals.
Requirements
- Languages: English
- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year
Work Setting: Work in the employer’s/client’s home
Additional Information:
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities:
- Combination of sitting, standing, and walking
- Weight handling: Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
Personal Suitability:
- Client focus and dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills and flexibility
- Initiative and sound judgment
- Organized and reliable
- Patience and honesty
Work Environment
- Client-Centric: Work directly in the client’s home to provide personalized care.
- Dynamic Tasks: Involves assisting with personal hygiene, meal preparation, and light housekeeping.
- Emotionally Engaging: Provides companionship and emotional support.
- Physical Activity: Includes tasks requiring mobility and handling light weights.
Skills and Knowledge Needed
- Knowledge of personal care practices and hygiene standards.
- Basic understanding of administering medications and dressing wounds.
- Ability to prepare balanced meals and perform household tasks.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills for emotional support.
- Organizational skills and flexibility to adapt to client needs.
Education and Certification Required
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
- On-the-job experience of 7 months to less than 1 year.
- First aid and CPR certification are beneficial but not mandatory.
Who Can Apply to This Job?
- Canadian citizens, permanent or temporary residents of Canada.
- Candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Online: Apply through the company’s website.
Source: Job Bank (jobbank.gc.ca)