HOME SUPPORT WORKER
Location: Edmonton, AB T6R 3G8
Salary: $20.00 to $21.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 to 44 hours per Week
Terms of employment: Permanent employment; Full time
May work during: Day, Early Morning, Evening, Morning, Night, On Call, Overtime, Shift, Weekend
Start date: Starts as soon as possible
Vacancies: 1 vacancy
Languages: English
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience
Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year
Work site environment: Non-smoking
Work setting: Rural area; Employer's home
Tasks
· take care of an elderly with medical condition
· Administer bedside and personal care
· Assist client in water (i.e. pool)
· Assist client with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
· Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
· Feed or assist in feeding
· 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
Credentials: CPR Certificate and First Aid Certificate
Target audience: Elderly
Security and safety: Basic security clearance
Work conditions and physical capabilities: Bending, crouching, kneeling, Combination of sitting, standing, walking,
Overtime required, Physically demanding, Repetitive tasks
Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Personal suitability:
· Punctuality
· Client focus
· Dependability
· Efficient interpersonal skills
· Excellent oral communication
· Flexibility
· Initiative
· Judgement
· Reliability
· Patience
· Honesty
Other benefits
· Free parking available
· WCB coverage
Only apply to this job if: You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada. You have a valid Canadian work permit. If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.
How to apply: By email at teresabk@shaw.ca