Home support worker

Job Description

Meralona Quim and her family in Burnaby, BC, are seeking a compassionate and dependable Home Support Worker to assist in caring for their children with special needs. The successful candidate will help create a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment while providing daily care tailored to the children’s individual needs.

Key duties include assisting with personal care routines, supporting mobility and daily activities, preparing meals, supervising play and learning activities, administering reminders for therapy exercises, and maintaining a clean and organized home environment.

Job details:

Languages:

English

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

or equivalent experience

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years

On site:

$24.50 hourly / 40 hours per week

 Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment:

Non-smoking

Work setting

Work in employer's/client's home

Employer's home

Responsibilities & Tasks:

Administer bedside and personal care

Administer medications

Assist clients in water (i.e. pool)

Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene

Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk

Feed or assist in feeding

Launder clothing and household linens

Mend clothing and linens

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

Bending, crouching, kneeling

Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Fast-paced environment

Repetitive tasks

Sitting

Standing for extended periods

Walking

Weight handling:

Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability:

Punctuality

Client focus

Dependability

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Flexibility

Initiative

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Patience

Honesty

Benefits:

Health benefits

Paramedical services coverage