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home support worker

Posted on April 09, 2025 by a licensed third-party for Employer details Douglas H Howard, Heather Howard

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Job details

  • LocationPonoka, AB
  • Workplace information On site
  • Salary20.00 hourly / 40 hours per week
  • Terms of employment Term or contractFull time
  • Day, Morning
  • Starts as soon as possible
  • vacancies 1 vacancy
  • Source Job Bank #3277715

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

  • Non-smoking

Work setting

  • Room and board provided
  • Rural area
  • Work in employer's/client's home
  • Willing to relocate
  • Employer's home

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Administer bedside and personal care
  • Administer medications
  • Assist clients in water (i.e. pool)
  • Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
  • Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
  • Feed or assist in feeding
  • Launder clothing and household linens
  • Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
  • Provide companionship
  • Provide personal care
  • Prepare and serve nutritious meals
  • Cook
  • Relay service to persons with disabilities

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • Personal Support Worker Certificate

Experience and specialization

Target audience

  • Elderly
  • Males
  • Persons with physical disabilities

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Basic security clearance

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Bending, crouching, kneeling
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking
  • Handling heavy loads
  • Physically demanding
  • Repetitive tasks
  • Sitting
  • Standing for extended periods
  • Walking
  • Work under pressure

Weight handling

  • Between 61 and 80 kg (133-176 lbs)

Personal suitability

  • Punctuality
  • Client focus
  • Dependability
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Flexibility
  • Judgement
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Patience
  • Honesty

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

  • a Canadian citizen
  • a permanent resident of Canada
  • a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2025-05-09

Important notice: This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to make sure it is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee its authenticity.

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Job market information

home support worker NOC 44101 Red Deer Region
Median wage Help -
20.00 $/hour

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