Job Description:
Ella Lim and John Westwood are looking for a kind, dependable, and dedicated Home Support Worker to join their family home in beautiful Vancouver, BC. If you have a passion for caregiving and want to make a meaningful impact in someone’s daily life, this opportunity is for you! As a valued member of the household, you’ll play a key role in supporting the health, comfort, and independence of the family by providing compassionate, in-home care. This is more than just a job—it’s a chance to be part of a respectful, supportive environment where your work truly matters.
Job Details:
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- or equivalent experience
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
Work setting
- Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is NOT a condition of employment
- Work in employer's/client'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
- Collect specimens
- Feed or assist in feeding
- Launder clothing and household linens
- Mend clothing and linens
- Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
- Plan therapeutic diets and menus
- Provide companionship
- Provide personal care
- Shop for food and household supplies
- Prepare and serve nutritious meals
- Cook
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Repetitive tasks
- Sitting
- Standing for extended periods
- Walking
Weight handling
Personal suitability
- Punctuality
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Patience
- Honesty
Benefits
Health benefits
- Paramedical services coverage