Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 35 hours per week Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience: 1 to less than 7 months or equivalent experience Work site environment Non-smoking Work setting Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis.

Note: This is NOT a condition of employment Staff accommodation available Staff accommodation provided Work in employer''s/client''s home Employer''s home Tasks Administer bedside and personal care Administer medications Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk Change non-sterile dressings Feed or assist in feeding Launder clothing and household linens Mend clothing and linens Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties Plan therapeutic diets and menus Provide companionship Provide personal care Shop for food and household supplies Prepare and serve nutritious meals Cook Target audience Adults Elderly Work conditions and physical capabilities Bending, crouching, kneeling Combination of sitting, standing, walking Fast-paced environment Physically demanding Repetitive tasks Sitting Standing for extended periods Walking Weight handling Up to 9 kg (20 lbs) Personal suitability Punctuality Client focus Dependability Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Flexibility Initiative Judgement Organized Reliability Team player Patience Honesty Screening questions Are you available for shift or on-call work? Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting? Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting? Do you live near the job location? Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)? Employment terms options Early morning Evening Flexible hours Morning Night Day Weekend Support for newcomers and refugees Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.) Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work setting for newcomers and/or refugees Does not require Canadian work experience Support for mature workers Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.) Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities) Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example: adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.)

📌 home support worker (Burnaby)
🏢 Andrew Mark and Doris Mark
📍 Burnaby