Home Support Worker

Provide care and companionship for individuals and families during periods of incapacitation, convalescence or family disruption
Administer bedside and personal care to clients such as aid in ambulation, bathing, personal hygiene, and dressing and undressing
May perform routine housekeeping duties such as laundry, washing dishes and making beds
Plan and prepare meals and special diets, and feed or assist in feeding clients
May perform routine health-related duties such as changing non-sterile dressings, assisting in the administration of medications and collecting specimens under the general direction of home care agency supervisor or nurse
Assist with regular exercise
Other duties that apply

Home management experience is an asset
College or other courses in home support is an asset
First aid certification is an asset we will provide if not
Completion of a training program in care of the elderly, care of persons with disabilities, convalescent care or in a related field is an asset and will be provided if you do not have
Combination of sitting, standing and walking.
Physically demanding, must be able to lift at least 60 lbs.
Positive attitude
Attention to detail
Dependable
Efficient interpersonal skills
Must be willing to work mornings, evenings, weekends, split shifts and holidays
Organized and reliable
Team player
Must be able to work as a team as well as independent
Multiple locations as per client's location (Eastern Newfoundland)