Job Description

Home support worker

Last updated on April 02, 2026

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JOB DETAILS
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Location: Coquitlam, BC V3K 2T5 (On site)
Target audience: Elderly
Salary: $24.50 hourly / 30 hours per week
Terms: Term or contract, Full time
Schedule: Day
Start Date: Starts as soon as possible
Vacancies: 1 vacancy
Job Bank #: 3544013
Status: Verified

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OVERVIEW
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Languages: English
Asset languages: Mandarin
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: Experience an asset

Work site environment: Non-smoking
Work setting: Work in employer’s/client’s home.
On site Work must be completed at the physical location.
There is no option to work remotely.

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RESPONSIBILITIES – TASKS
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– 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
– Launder clothing and household linens
– Mend clothing and linens
– Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
– Provide companionship
– Provide personal care
– Shop for food and household supplies
– Prepare and serve nutritious meals
– Cook

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CREDENTIALS & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Certificates: First Aid Certificate
Security: Criminal record check

Personal suitability:
– Client focus
– Dependability
– Efficient interpersonal skills
– Excellent oral communication
– Flexibility
– Judgement
– Reliability
– Patience
– Honesty

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EMPLOYMENT GROUPS
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This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job
applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for newcomers and refugees:
– Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict
or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
– Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition

Support for youths:
– Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
– Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
– Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work
environment for youth

Support for Indigenous people:
– Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for
Indigenous workers
– Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities,
indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
– Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to
Indigenous workers

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WHO CAN APPLY & HOW TO APPLY
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Who can apply: Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada;
other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit.

How to apply: By Direct Apply
By email: [email protected]

What you must include in your application:
– Answers to the following screening questions:
* Do you have experience working in this field?
* Do you live near the job location?
* Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?

What might be required by the employer later in the hiring process:
– Letter of recommendation
– References attesting experience
– Highest level of education and name of institution where it was completed
– Proof of student enrollment

Required languages: English

Education level: Secondary(high)school graduation certificate

Required skills: Assist medications, assist in regular exercise

Additional skills / Assets: Prepare and serve nutritious meals

Closest intersection: Coquitlam, BC