Mental Health Support jobs in Vancouver Island, BC

Full job description

The Home Support Worker will provide daily assistance and companionship to a 92-year-old woman living with arthritis, diabetes, and chronic pain. The role focuses on health care support, medication management, personal care, meal preparation, light housekeeping, and emotional well-being. The caregiver is needed to be culturally sensitive, and provide respectful care.

Key Responsibilities

· Health & Safety: Monitor health needs, including pain levels and blood sugar; support mobility; accompany to medical appointments

· Medication: Administer medications on schedule; maintain accurate logs; observe and report side effects.

· Personal Care: Assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and safe transfers while encouraging independence and respect for personal dignity.

· Meals & Nutrition: Plan and prepare balanced meals suitable for arthritis/diabetes; encourage hydration and healthy eating.

· Household Duties: Perform light cleaning, laundry, and grocery shopping including maintaining a safe living environment.

· Companionship: Provide meaningful conversation, emotional support, and engagement in daily activities.

Language requirements

· English required.

· Fluency in Punjabi language is preferred to communicate effectively with the care recipient, who speaks Punjabi as her only language.

Qualifications & Skills

· Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

· Must be able to work independently with minimum supervision.

· Must have the physical and mental ability to perform required job duties.

· Ability to treat and care for aging adults and their property with dignity and respect.

· Ability to communicate with elderly in a friendly and congenial manner.

· Be a good and patient listener in a friendly and polite manner.

· Complete Background Check will be done once hired.

· Prior experience caring for elderly individuals with chronic health conditions will be preferred.

· Knowledge of arthritis and diabetes care, including dietary and medication needs, will be preferred.

· Certification in First Aid/CPR preferred.

· Certification in Health Care Aid training preferred.

· Compassion, patience, reliability, and respect for dignity and independence.

· Strong communication and record-keeping skills.

Schedule

40 hours a week, evenings and nights will be required.

Benefits

· Paid vacation, statutory holidays and sick leave as per BC employment standards.

Pay: $28.00-$30.00 per hour

Work Location: In person