Description
The Ramirez Family is seeking a reliable and compassionate Home Support Worker to provide care and assistance to an elderly individual in a private residence in Winnipeg, Manitoba. This is a permanent full-time position offering $18.00 per hour for 36.25 hours per week. The successful candidate will assist with personal care, daily living activities, meal preparation, companionship, and household support. Requirements include a secondary school diploma and a minimum of two years of related caregiving experience. First Aid and CPR certification are considered assets.
Duties
• Provide companionship and emotional support • Assist with mobility, transfers and daily activities • Administer medications as directed • Prepare and serve nutritious meals • Monitor and report changes in health condition • Accompany client to medical appointments and community activities • Perform light housekeeping duties • Laundry of clothing and household linens • Shop for groceries and household supplies • Maintain a safe, clean and organized home environment • Assist with daily exercises and activities as required • Follow care instructions provided by the family
Qualifications
• Ability to communicate effectively in English • Experience providing personal care and assistance with activities of daily living • Experience assisting elderly individuals with mobility and personal hygiene • Ability to prepare nutritious meals and follow dietary requirements • Ability to administer medications as directed • Strong interpersonal and communication skills • Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment • Compassionate, patient, dependable and trustworthy • First Aid and CPR Certification considered an asset • Criminal Record Check required • Adult Abuse Registry Check required • References required