We are an innovative home health provider with locations across the island and are seeking Home Support Workers to join our team.About CareGivers, a program within BrightisleBrightisle is a leading provider of health and community care services in Newfoundland and Labrador. We are energized by the challenge to improve our collective health and well‐being and to make care better. Our approach to services and programs is flexible and dynamic, embracing innovation and technology - while always keeping people and communities front and centre.Our programs have over 25 years of operating experience and combined employ over 1000 individuals in the direct delivery of health and community care‐related services. Our professional teams offer a diverse range of services including home support, residential care for children and youth, support for adults with I/DD, capacity development with indigenous communities, supervised access for families as well as private health and occupational health and safety services. Brightisle is local and fully owned by Seafair CapitalWe know our clients are happier at home, and we have a fantastic team of people who help them stay there. We look after our employees, because we know our employees look after valuable clients. We achieve the highest standards in health care quality, because we know people depend on us for safe, professional, dependable care.Job summaryReporting to the Client Care Coordinator, the Home Support Worker is part of a health care team that provides assistance to families or persons during times of illness, disability,



or inability to properly care for their own needs. The home support worker also supports independence and the ability of the client to remain in their own homes and assists with the activities of daily living.Summary of essential job functionsProvide personal care such as bathing, toileting, and grooming to the clientComplete housekeeping tasks, meal preparation, and shoppingProvide companionship to the client and accompany them to community events, activities, and appointmentsFollow written plan of care as approved by the Client Care ManagerProvide specialized care such as Alzheimer or palliative care, if requiredDocument and report client progressPromote good mental health for the clientDevelop a caring relationship with the client and the client's familyProvide emotional and psychological supportEnsure a healthy and protected living and working setting while following agency guidelines on lifting and transfersAdhere to and enforces CareGivers' Code of ConductReport all Occupational Health and safety hazards and related issues and follows OH&S guidelineMinimum requirementsMinimum grade 12 high school education and experience as a home support worker ORCertification as a home support worker (Preferred)



ORWillingness to commence in-house trainingClear Criminal Record Screening Certificate and Vulnerable Sector Check obtained WITHIN 90 days (Or willing to obtain one BEFORE starting employment)Experience working with seniors and or physically disabled individualsMedical certificate indicating good healthNegative TB skin testUp-to-date Immunization RecordCurrent First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtainAbilities requiredWillingness to work flexible shifts in various locationsExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsWilling and able to use IT systems for scheduling and client care purposesAbility to work as part of a team or independentlyGood decision making and problem solving skillsAbility to lift 25 poundsAbility to build good relationships with the clientMust be caring, enjoy working with others, have a good work ethic, and possess a positive attitudeWhat's in it for me!?Competitive compensationFlexible work arrangementsUnion Support*This is a unionized position with NL Association of Public and Private Employees (NAPE)DisclaimerThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.Job Type: CasualPay: $20.30 per hourWork Location: In person

📌 Home Support Worker With Caregivers (Brightisle) (Quebec City)
🏢 Brightisle
📍 Quebec City