Home support worker
Dayan based in Cote-Saint-Luc, QC is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Home support worker who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to Term or contract or Full time job. The shift timings include Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Overtime, On Call, Flexible Hours, To be determined, Early Morning and Morning.
Employer Name: Dayan
Position: Home support worker
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $15.25 hourly / 40 hours per week
Employment type: Term or contract, Full time
Location: Cote-Saint-Luc, QC
Also hiring: Kitchen helper
Hiring: Home support worker
Job Description
- The candidate must provide bedside and personal care.
- The candidate must administer medications.
- The candidate will be expected to assist clients in water (i.e. pool).
- The candidate will be expected to assist clients with bathing and other personal hygiene tasks.
- The candidate will be expected to assist in regular exercise, such as walking.
- The candidate will be expected to take full responsibility for the household (in absence of householder).
- The candidate must change non-sterile dressings.
- The candidate will have to collect specimens.
- The candidate will be responsible for demonstrating infant care to new parents.
- The candidate must feed or assist in feeding.
- The candidate must launder clothing and household linens.
- The candidate must be able to mend clothing and linens.
- The candidate must perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties.
- The candidate must plan therapeutic diets and menus.
- 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 language.
- The candidate must have a certificate of Secondary (high) school graduation.
- The ideal candidate will have at least 1 to 2 years of experience in a related industry.
- The candidate must have a CPR and First Aid certificate.
- The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
- The candidate must be punctual.
- The candidate should be client focused.
- The candidate should be dependable.
- The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
- The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
- The candidate should be organised and flexible in nature.
- The candidate must be capable of acting on their own initiative.
- The candidate should have good judgemental skills.
- The candidate should be reliable.
- The candidate should be a good team player.
Work site environment
- The work environment is smoke-free.
Work setting
- The candidate must work in the employer’s/client’s home.
Experience and specialization
Target audience
- The target audience includes persons who have intellectual and physical disabilities.
Experience with special needs children
- The candidate must have prior experience in mobility assistance.
Additional information
Security and safety
- The candidate should be subjected to a thorough criminal background check.
- The candidate must provide valid reference information.
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 able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
- The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
- The candidate should be willing to work overtime if necessary.
- The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
- The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
- The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in sitting positions.
- The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods of time.
- The candidate must be willing to walk for long periods of time.
- The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
Benefits
- The candidate will receive Free parking, Parking facilities, and Travel insurance.
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying, apply through the given options.
By email
Note
Please include the following while sending the application
- Cover letter
- References attesting experience
- Letter of recommendation