Employer: Ma.C.D. Home
Location: Vancouver, BC (Ross St & 57th Ave)
Job Title: Home Care Worker – Private Home
Job Summary
Provide full-time in-home support to an adult family member undergoing treatment and recovery for a serious medical condition and to a six-year-old child with autism spectrum disorder. The position focuses on personal assistance, daily living support, companionship, structured routines and maintaining a safe and stable home environment. General supervision of the family’s other children will be secondary and incidental to the primary home-support duties.
Positions Available: One (1)
Terms of Employment
Provide full-time in-home support to an adult family member undergoing treatment and recovery for a serious medical condition and to a six-year-old child with autism spectrum disorder. The position focuses on personal assistance, daily living support, companionship, structured routines and maintaining a safe and stable home environment. General supervision of the family’s other children will be secondary and incidental to the primary home-support duties.
Positions Available: One (1)
Terms of Employment
Permanent, full-time
40 hours per week
8 hours per day, 5 days per week
Overtime may be required and will be compensated in accordance with B.C. Employment Standards
Wage: $24.50/hour
Start Date: As soon as possible
Education: Secondary school required
Experience:
Minimum 7 months to less than one year of experience in home support, caregiving, personal care or a related field
Ability to provide compassionate and dependable support to individuals with medical or disability-related needs
Experience supporting a person with autism is an asset
First aid, home-support or related caregiving training is preferred but not mandatory
Must be able to follow care instructions and established household routines
Work Setting: Employer’s private residence
Primary Care Recipients
One adult family member undergoing treatment and recovery for a serious medical condition
One six-year-old child with autism spectrum disorder
Main Responsibilities
Support for Adult Family Member
- Assist with personal care, dressing, hygiene, mobility and daily routines as required
- Provide companionship and non-medical personal support during treatment and recovery
- repare and serve nutritious meals.
- Assist with appointment scheduling and transportation arrangements
- Accompany the care recipient to medical appointments when required
- Observe and report changes in condition or support needs to the family
- Follow care instructions provided by the family and healthcare professionals
- Do not perform regulated nursing, medical or therapeutic services
Support for Child with Autism
- Provide close supervision and assistance with personal hygiene, dressing, meals and other daily living activities
- Maintain established routines and provide consistent support during transitions
- Encourage communication, independence, social development and participation in age-appropriate activities
- Follow behavioural and developmental strategies established by the parents or professionals
- Observe and report changes in behaviour, routines or support needs
- Household and Safety
- Maintain a safe, clean and healthy home environment
- erform light housekeeping, laundry and household organization related to the care recipients
- Shop for food and household supplies when required
- Maintain basic records of daily activities and relevant observations
Incidental Family Assistance
- Provide occasional supervision and assistance to the family’s two other children and expected newborn when required
- Incidental childcare will remain secondary to the principal home-support responsibilities for the adult family member and the child with autism
Living Arrangements
Optional live-in arrangement available
Private furnished room and household amenities available
Live-in accommodation is not a condition of employment
Language: English
Important Note: This position is open to Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and foreign workers who are legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications from qualified candidates, including those who may require employer support for a work permit, will be considered.
How to Apply
By email: [email protected]
