Personal Care Provider – West Vancouver, BC

Job Category: Work For Foreigners In Canada
Job Title: Personal Care Provider (Home Care)
Employer: Radmila Ionides
Location: West Vancouver, BC
Wage: $23.00 per hour
Terms of Employment: Permanent employment, full-time
Shift/Schedule: Flexible Hours, To be determined

Radmila Ionides is seeking a compassionate and skilled Personal Care Provider to assist with home care in West Vancouver, BC. This is a full-time, permanent role offering flexible hours and a competitive salary. Optional live-in accommodation is available at no charge.

Responsibilities

• Administer bedside and personal care
• Administer medications
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walks
• Change non-sterile dressings
• Collect specimens
• Feed or assist in feeding
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care
• Shop for food and household supplies
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals

Requirements

• Languages: English
• Education: College, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma (1-2 years program)
• Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

Work Site Environment

• Non-smoking
• Work Setting
• Optional accommodation is available at no charge on a live-in basis
• Work in employer’s/client’s home

Credentials

• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Health Care Aide Certificate
• Personal Support Worker Certificate

Experience and Specialization
Target Audience

• Persons with Alzheimer’s disease
• Elderly
• Males

Additional Information
Security and Safety

• Criminal record check
• References required
• Medical exam
• Immunization records
• Tuberculosis test

Transportation/Travel Information

• Public transportation is available

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, and walking
• Repetitive tasks
• Weight handling: Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal Suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgment
• Organized
• Reliability

Work Environment:

• Work is performed in private residences or healthcare settings.
• Shifts may include evenings, weekends, and overnight care.
• The role involves assisting individuals with personal hygiene, mobility, and daily activities.
• Physical demands include lifting, bending, and extended periods of standing.

Skills and Knowledge Needed:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of personal care techniques and hygiene
• Understanding of medication administration and health monitoring
• Housekeeping and meal preparation skills
• Compassion, patience, and problem-solving abilities

Education and Certification Requirements:

• Completion of a recognized healthcare-related diploma or certificate program
• CPR and First Aid certification
• Additional training in elderly care or specialized conditions such as Alzheimer’s may be required

Who Can Apply?

• Canadian citizens, permanent or temporary residents of Canada.
• Candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.

How to Apply
Online: Apply on the company’s website.

Source: Job Bank (jobbank.gc.ca)