Home Support Worker (NOC 44101)

Job description

We are seeking a compassionate and reliable Home Support Worker to provide personal and household support to an elderly person living in a private residence, based on medical and functional needs identified by the attending physician.

The Home Support Worker will be responsible for assisting the care recipient with daily living activities and ensuring her safety, including:

• Assisting with mobility and transfers, including helping the client go up and down stairs and assisting with getting out of bed
• Providing occasional assistance with dressing and grooming, including helping to put on certain clothing
• Preparing meals, as the client is unable to cook independently
• Assisting with light housekeeping and laundry
• Providing shopping and errand assistance, as the client is unable to perform these tasks independently
• Providing safety monitoring and supervision, as the client is at risk of falls and experiences dizziness
• Offering general support and companionship as required

The position is strictly non-medical and does not include nursing or clinical duties.

Work schedule

• Monday to Saturday
• 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
• 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• Sunday off

Employment type

Full-time, in-person, private household

The employer is a family member of the care recipient and is responsible for recruitment, supervision and payment of wages.