Home support worker
CareGivers is located in Gander, NL, A1V 1W4. The company is currently looking for applications for the role of Home Support Worker. We are in search of a self-disciplined individual with outstanding interpersonal skills. The selected applicant will be required to join and take on their responsibilities as soon as possible. The open positions are for Casual or part-time employment leading to a full-time job. The candidate must be available to work during flexible hours.
Employer Name: CareGivers
Position: Home support worker
No. of vacancies: 5
Salary: $19.45 hourly / 3 to 80 hours bi-weekly
Employment type: Casual employment, Part-time leading to full-time
Location: Gander, NL A1V 1W4
Also hiring: Sales representative, construction materials
Job Description
- The candidate must provide bedside and personal care.
- The candidate will be responsible for assisting clients with bathing and other personal hygiene activities.
- The candidate must launder clothing and household linens.
- The candidate must perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties.
- The candidate must provide companionship.
- The candidate must provide personal care.
- The candidate must go shopping for food and household supplies.
- The candidate must prepare and serve healthy meals.
Job Requirements
- The candidate should be fluent in English.
- The candidate must have a certificate of Secondary (high) school graduation.
- A candidate with experience is an asset.
- The candidate must have a Certificate of Conduct and a First Aid Certificate.
- The candidate must be able to handle a weight of up to 9 kg (20 lbs).
- The candidate must be punctual.
- The candidate should be client-focused.
- The candidate should be dependable.
- The candidate should have efficient interpersonal skills.
- The candidate must be flexible.
- The candidate should be reliable.
Work setting
- The employee should be able to work in the employer’s/client’s home and at various site locations. The specific period of progression is the annual review.
Experience and specialization
Experience with special needs children
- The candidate must have experience caring for special needs children, including autistic children.
Additional information
Security and safety
- The candidate should be subjected to a thorough criminal background check, tuberculosis test and vulnerable sector check.
- The candidate must provide valid reference information.
- The candidate must have proof of immunization.
Transportation/travel information
- The candidate must have their transportation.
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.
- The candidate must be willing to work long hours in sitting, standing, and walking positions.
- The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks frequently.
- The candidate should be willing to work for long hours sitting.
- The candidate must be willing to walk for long periods.
How to Apply
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