Support Worker

Original job posting

The Support Worker will provide personalized care, including assistance with daily activities like grooming and bathing, alongside emotional support and companionship to enhance the quality of life for individuals. Responsibilities also include light housekeeping, meal preparation, maintaining safety, documenting activities, and collaborating with care teams and family members.

Job details

JOB SUMMARY: As a Support Worker at Pacific Coast Family Services Inc., you will provide personalized care and assistance to individuals in their homes and communities, helping them maintain their independence and quality of life. Your role involves offering personal care, emotional support, companionship, and assistance with daily activities, while ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. Schedule: Weekend shifts/ 4 hours per day RESPONSIBILITIES: * Personal Care: Assist with activities of daily living, including grooming, dressing, bathing, and mobility support. * Household Support: Help with light housekeeping, meal preparation, grocery shopping, laundry, and household organization. * Companionship: Engage in meaningful conversations, plan recreational activities, and provide emotional support to enhance well-being. * Community Involvement: Support individuals in participating in community activities and building relationships. * Safety & Documentation: Maintain a safe environment, document daily activities, and report changes in individuals' conditions. * Collaboration: Work closely with family members, healthcare professionals, and team members to ensure comprehensive care. QUALIFICATIONS: * High school diploma or equivalent (additional certifications preferred). * Experience in home or community-based care is an asset. * Compassionate, patient, and able to build trust with individuals. * Strong communication skills and a positive attitude. * Basic knowledge of personal hygiene, housekeeping, and meal preparation. * Ability to work independently and adapt to changing needs. * Physical stamina for mobility assistance and light lifting. * Reliable, punctual, and committed to providing quality care. WHAT WE OFFER: * On-the-job training * Competitive Salary $25 per Hour * Career development opportunities * An inclusive, supportive work environment and community involvement * A caring, fun, ambitious and supportive team * Unrestricted Class 5 Driver's license. If driving a commercial company vehicle, a Class 4 license is required. #RECPCCRI2024 #INDMP

What you’ll do

The Support Worker will provide personalized care, including assistance with daily activities like grooming and bathing, alongside emotional support and companionship to enhance the quality of life for individuals. Responsibilities also include light housekeeping, meal preparation, maintaining safety, documenting activities, and collaborating with care teams and family members.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent, with experience in home or community-based care being an asset. Essential qualities include compassion, patience, strong communication skills, reliability, and the physical stamina required for mobility assistance.

Benefits

• On-the-job training
• Career development opportunities

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• adaptability · Preferred
• Housekeeping · Preferred
• punctuality · Preferred
• Mobility assistance · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Emotional support · Preferred
• Personal Care · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Personal Care
• Emotional Support
• Companionship
• Household Support
• Meal Preparation
• Housekeeping
• Documentation
• Communication
• Adaptability
• Punctuality
• Mobility Assistance
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Social Services
• Healthcare
• Administrative