Job Title: Home Support Worker
Employer: Matthew Serrano
Location: Coquitlam, BC
Wage: $23.00 per hour
Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full-Time
Shift/Schedule: Flexible Hours
Job Category: Work for Foreigners in Canada with Free Visa Sponsorship—Home Support Worker
Job Overview
Matthew Serrano is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Home Support Worker in Coquitlam, BC. This role offers visa sponsorship for foreign candidates who want to start a career in Canada in personal care support. If you’re passionate about caregiving and making a positive difference in clients’ lives, this opportunity is ideal for you. Join Matthew Serrano’s team as a Home Support Worker in Coquitlam, BC!
Responsibilities
- Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
- Feed or assist in feeding clients
- Launder clothing and household linens
- Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
- Provide companionship and emotional support
- Offer personal care tailored to clients’ needs
- Prepare and serve nutritious meals
Requirements
- Languages: English
- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience
- Experience: 1 to less than 7 months
Work Setting:
- Optional live-in accommodation is available at no charge
- Employer’s/client’s home
Target Audience: Adults, males, persons with disabilities, and persons with intellectual disabilities
Additional Information:
- Security and Safety: Reference required
- Work Conditions: A combination of sitting, standing, and walking; tasks may be repetitive
- Personal Suitability: Punctuality, client-focused, dependable, efficient interpersonal skills, flexible, shows initiative, sound judgment, organized, reliable, team player
What It’s Like Working as a Home Support Worker in Canada
Home support workers in Canada typically work in clients’ homes, providing personal care, companionship, and support. The environment is client-centered, often requiring emotional resilience, flexibility, and adaptability to cater to clients’ varying needs.
Skills and Knowledge Needed
- Strong interpersonal skills for building trust and rapport with clients
- Understanding of personal hygiene and caregiving practices
- Ability to prepare nutritious meals and manage household tasks
- Patience, empathy, and reliability in providing care and companionship
Education and Certification Requirements
- Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent experience
- Certifications in first aid or caregiving may be an asset but are not required for this role
Who Can Apply?
Canadian citizens, permanent or temporary residents of Canada, and candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit
How to Apply
Online: Apply on the Company’s Website.