Looking for a home support worker (Permanent/Full-time) in Vancouver, BC Andrews Family are looking for a home support work who has willingness to help a senior with recreation and physical activity. Not a physio or kinesiologist, just a willingness to help.

Position: Home Support Worker (Permanent/Full-time) Position available: 1

Work Location: 1600 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2S4 (Private Home)

Compensation: $24.50 per hour Working hours: 35 hours per week Benefits: Vacation days and Sick days will be calculated by BC Employment Standards.

Responsibilities: • Assisting with activities of daily living, including recreation activity, physical activity, and technique to help standing. • Helping with transferring and moving around the house, which is essential for a senior with mobility challenges. • Reminding of taking medications on time, organizing pills, or administering medications as prescribed. • Observing changes in physical or mental health and reporting to family or physicians, including checking blood pressure or managing chronic conditions and clearly communicating with family members, and doctors. • Preparing meals that meet dietary restrictions, assistant with feeding, and helping with grocery shopping. • Performing light housekeeping duties if necessary. • Accompanying the senior to doctor appointments, pharmacy visits, social events, and dining outs when required. • Providing companionship, encouraging hobbies, engaging in conversation, and reducing loneliness. • Ensuring a safe environment to prevent falls or accidents, especially for seniors with dementia or cognitive impairments. • Regularly communicate with the senior’s family members and share the observations any changes/events for a senior.

Requirements: • Language: English • Education: Completion of Secondary • Experience: o Minimum 1 year of related working experience or o Experience is an asset for candidates who have completed training in related fields such as elder care, disability support, or convalescent care. • First Aid Certificate and Criminal Record check are required.

How to Apply: Please email your resume

David Andrews

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