Attendant for persons with disabilities – home care (Personal Care Support Worker) (British Columbia)

Attendant for persons with disabilities – home care (Personal Care Support Worker) (British Columbia)

26 Oct
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Nicholas James Broadway
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British Columbia

26 Oct

Nicholas James Broadway

British Columbia

Attendant for persons with disabilities – home care (Personal Care Support Worker) NOC Job Code/Title: 44101 - Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations
Nicholas James Broadway, a private household employer in Duncan, BC, is hiring a full-time, permanent Attendant for persons with disabilities – home care (Personal Care Support Worker) to support two adults with severe disabilities and complex physical and medical needs at home.
Youth (ages 15 to 30), including students and recent graduates, are warmly welcomed and encouraged to apply. This is a great way to start or grow a career in health care, disability support or nursing. Paid on-the-job training is provided, including G-tube/J-tube feeding and AAC communication. All qualified applicants will be considered.
Job duties Provide personal care, including bathing, dressing, toileting and personal hygiene
Administer medication on schedule, following the care plan
Carry out G-tube and J-tube feeding following established protocols (training provided)
Assist with mobility and physiotherapy routines, including the walker, standing frame and wheelchairs
Communicate using AAC (augmentative and alternative communication) and tactile cues
Provide companionship and emotional support; assist with daily and community activities
Observe and report changes in health or behaviour to the family and health professionals




Keep daily care notes and records
Perform light housekeeping related to care (laundry, tidying, meal clean-up)
Requirements Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
7 months to less than 1 year of experience in personal care, home support or a related role (experience supporting people with severe disabilities is an asset)
Compassionate, patient, dependable and respectful
Positive communication and interpersonal skills; able to work independently and follow a care plan
Good time management
Basic knowledge of health and safety; first aid / CPR is an asset (can be obtained after hire)
Able to safely assist with lifts and transfers (training and equipment provided)
Assets (not required): valid driver’s licence; own transportation
Work conditions Private home setting in Duncan, BC
Physically demanding: standing, bending, lifting and transferring (with training and equipment)
Wage and benefits $26.00 per hour, 30 to 40 hours per week (day, evening and weekend shifts), paid bi-weekly
4% vacation pay
Statutory holiday pay
WorkSafeBC coverage
Overtime at 1.5x under BC Employment Standards
Paid training on the individual care plan
Live-out position. Live-in is not required.
Tagged as: caregiver, disability support, personal care

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📌 Attendant for persons with disabilities – home care (Personal Care Support Worker) (British Columbia)
🏢 Nicholas James Broadway
📍 British Columbia

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