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Home Support Worker
VHA Home HealthCare. Provide practical household assistance, socialization, and emotional support to diverse client groups, including adults and children, in their homes .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in providing homemaking and personal support services, including care for seniors and children, while ensuring client safety and promoting independence. Strong commitment to client and family-centered care with effective communication and problem-solving skills.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Homemaking ServicesPersonal Support ServicesClient CareSafety AwarenessEffective Communication
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Household AssistanceMeal PreparationChild CareCleaningLaundryTimekeeping ProtocolsRecord KeepingClient Care PlansProblem SolvingKnowledge Development
Soft Skills
FlexibilityEmpathyIndependence EncouragementCommitment to Client CareInterpersonal Skills
Industry Keywords
Community SupportDiverse Client GroupsEmotional SupportSocializationSafety Issues
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide practical household assistance, socialization, and emotional support to diverse client groups, including adults and children, in their homes
- Provide homemaking and support for clients unable to carry out normal household routines or activities of daily living, including cleaning, laundry, and child care
- Accompany clients on walks, shopping, and appointments; provide companionship and encourage independence
- Prepare nutritious meals while considering special diets
- Inform the supervisor of client activities, problems, or changes in the client care plan and complete required forms
- Complete records and timekeeping protocols accurately and submit them promptly according to VHA policy
- Support safe client care through ongoing knowledge and skill development
Requirements
What you’ll need- 3 years’ experience in providing homemaking and personal support services, including care of seniors and children
- Experience working in the community is an asset
- Must be flexible and able to support a diverse client group
- Ability to read, write and speak English (equivalent to grade 10 level)
- Demonstrated commitment to client and family centred care
- Physically able to provide safe and timely client care
- Demonstrate ability to recognize safety issues, communicate effectively and provide minor problem solving
Benefits
Comp & perks- Benefits and pension plan for permanent eligible employees
- Compensation for education and professional development
- Comprehensive orientation and training at the start and throughout your career
- Mentorship and peer support
- Career development opportunities
- Employee and family assistance program
- Wellness resources
- Perks & discounts
- Staff & service provider events
- Reasonable accommodation and accessible services