Job Title:

Home Support Workers

Company:	Golden Age Home Care
Location:	Edmonton , AB

Golden Age Home Care is seeking Home Support Workers to provide personal care and support for elderly clients at various locations in Edmonton, Alberta. This is an on-site position; work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

We offer:

Vacancies: 3
Salary : $20.00 per hour
Hours: 30 - 40 hours per week

Terms of employment:

Full time, permanent position
Job start date: As son as possible
Work schedule: Early morning, Evening, Shift, Morning, Night, Day, Weekend
Employment location: Edmonton, AB T6W 4R2

Various locations in Edmonton depending on the client’s residence

Weight Handling: Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Duties and responsibilities:

Support the senior with mobility, including safe transfers between bed, chair and other areas of the home
Provide assistance with bathing, toileting, dressing, and daily hygiene routines
Assist with meals, including preparation, serving and feeding support when necessary
Ensure medications are taken correctly and on schedule, including direct assistance when required
Encourage and assist with light physical activity such as walking or prescribed exercises
Observe and document changes in physical condition, mood or behaviour and report concerns promptly
Maintain a clean and organized living environment, including laundry, linen changes and light household tasks
Provide attentive companionship and emotional support throughout the day
Ensure safety and supervision inside and outside the home
Accompany the senior to medical appointments or community activities as needed
Follow and maintain the established daily care plan and routine

Qualifications and Skills:

Must be able to communicate in English
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
1 year to less than 2 years of experience in related occupation/field
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Bending, crouching, kneeling; Combination of sitting, standing, and walking; Physically demanding work; Repetitive tasks
Personal Suitability: Punctuality; Client focus; Dependability; Efficient interpersonal skills; Excellent oral communication; Flexibility; Organized; Reliability; Team player; Patience