Home Support Worker

Job description

HOME SUPPORT WORKER

Employer: Angel of Hope Home Care Agency Inc.
Position: Home Support Worker
Number of Vacancies: 10
Employment Type: Full-Time
Wage: CAD $20.00 per hour
Hours: Approximately 40 hours per week
Start Date: As soon as possible

About Angel of Hope Home Care Agency Inc.

Angel of Hope Home Care Agency Inc. is committed to providing compassionate, respectful, and dependable home care services to individuals who require assistance with daily living and personal support.

We are currently seeking 10 caring, reliable, and dedicated Home Support Workers to join our growing team.

The successful candidates will assist clients in maintaining their independence, comfort, dignity, and quality of life while receiving care in their homes or other approved residential settings.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Home Support Workers may be responsible for:

• Providing companionship and emotional support to clients.
• Assisting clients with activities of daily living.
• Assisting with personal care such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and personal hygiene.
• Assisting clients with mobility, positioning, and transfers where required and where properly trained.
• Helping clients with meal planning and preparation.
• Serving meals and assisting with feeding when required.
• Performing light housekeeping duties related to the client's care and living environment.
• Washing laundry, changing bed linens, and helping maintain a clean and safe home environment.
• Assisting clients with grocery shopping and other essential errands, when required.
• Accompanying clients to appointments and community activities where required.
• Providing reminders regarding medications according to the client's care plan and company policies.
• Observing and reporting changes in a client's condition, behaviour, or care needs to the appropriate supervisor.
• Following individualized client care plans.
• Maintaining accurate records and completing required care documentation.
• Following infection prevention, health, safety, confidentiality, and workplace policies.
• Promoting the client's independence, dignity, privacy, comfort, and well-being at all times.
• Communicating respectfully with clients, family members, supervisors, and other members of the care team.
• Performing other reasonable duties related to home support and client care as assigned.

Qualifications

Applicants should:

• Have a genuine interest in providing care and support to individuals who need assistance.
• Be compassionate, patient, respectful, dependable, and responsible.
• Have good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be able to follow care instructions and work independently.
• Be able to work effectively as part of a care team.
• Be willing to work flexible schedules based on client needs.
• Be physically capable of performing the regular duties of a Home Support Worker.
• Have relevant education, training, certification, or previous caregiving/home support experience where required or preferred.

Relevant experience working with seniors, persons with disabilities, individuals recovering from illness, or other clients requiring home support will be considered an asset.

Compensation

Regular Wage: CAD $20.00 per hour

Regular Hours: Approximately 40 hours per week

Overtime: Eligible overtime hours will be compensated at 1.5 times the regular hourly rate, in accordance with applicable employment standards.

At the stated regular wage, the overtime rate would be: CAD $30.00 per hour

Employee Support and Benefits

Angel of Hope Home Care Agency Inc. is committed to helping newly hired employees successfully transition into their new employment and community.

Eligible employees may receive:

• Assistance with initial settlement and orientation.
• Guidance in locating suitable accommodation near the employee's work location.
• Information and assistance in becoming familiar with the local community and essential services.
• Temporary employer-supported medical/health coverage, where applicable, during the eligible waiting period before the employee becomes covered by the applicable provincial healthcare plan.
• Workplace orientation and job-related training.
• Ongoing support from supervisors and the management team.

Work Environment

Home Support Workers may provide services in clients' private residences or other approved care settings.

Employees must be comfortable working with clients with different care requirements and must maintain professionalism, confidentiality, dignity, and respect at all times.

Work schedules may include:

• Day shifts
• Evening shifts
• Weekend shifts
• Statutory holidays
• Other shifts based on client care requirements

Skills and Personal Attributes

We are looking for individuals who demonstrate:

• Compassion and empathy
• Reliability and punctuality
• Patience
• Respect for client dignity
• Good judgment
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to follow instructions and care plans
• Cultural sensitivity
• Professionalism and confidentiality
• Commitment to quality client care

Applications are welcomed from qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds. Hiring decisions will be based on the requirements of the position, qualifications, experience, and suitability for the role.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit:

• An updated résumé
• Relevant education or training details
• Details of previous caregiving or home support experience, if applicable
• Relevant certificates or credentials, if applicable
• Contact information