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January 26th, 2026
Overview
Languages
English
Education
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years or equivalent experience
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years On-site. Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
Non-smoking
Work setting
- Home care and visiting care agency
- Remote location
- Rural area
- Work in employer's/client's home
- Willing to relocate
- Nursing home/home for the aged
- Public or community health centre
- Employer's home
- Persons with an intellectual disability
Responsibilities:
Tasks
- Accompany patients on outdoor recreational activities
- Perform other duties related to patient care and comfort
- Weigh, lift, turn and position patients
- Make beds and maintain patients' rooms
- Transport patients in wheelchair or stretcher
- Administer bedside and personal care
- Feed or assist in feeding
- Prepare and serve nutritious meals
- Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
- Provide companionship
- Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
- Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
Credentials
- Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Behaviour management Certification
- Intensive behavioural intervention Certification
- Moving Patients Safety Principles (MPSP) training
- Relationship development intervention (RDI) training
- Continuing Care Assistant Certification
- First Aid Certificate
- CPR Certificate
- Nursing Aide Certificate
- Health Care Aide Certificate
- Core competencies for public health in Canada Course
Experience and specialization
Target audience
- Adults
- Elderly
- Persons with Alzheimer's disease
Additional information
Security and safety
- Basic security clearance
- Criminal record check
- Immunization records
- Vulnerable sector check
- Confidential security clearance
- Reference required
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Repetitive tasks
- Physically demanding
- Standing for extended periods
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Walking
- Sitting
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Interpersonal awareness
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Patience
- Punctuality
Other benefits
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
- Support for persons with disabilities
- Support for newcomers and refugees
- Support for Indigenous people
Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident of Canada
- a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.
Salary
20.00 to 22.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 to 47 hours per week
Terms of employment
- Permanent employment
- Full time
- Early morning, Evening, Shift, Morning, Night, Day, Weekend
- Starts as soon as possible
Location-
- K0C (Cornwall outskirts)
- K0E (Prescott–Russell rural)
- K0A (Lanark County, Carleton Place rural)
- K0J (Renfrew County rural)
January 26th, 2026
Location: Client’s Private Residence
Employment Type: Live-In Position
Schedule: Live-in (assigned hours with rest periods)
Reports To: Care Coordinator / Agency Supervisor
Job Summary
The Home Support Worker – Live-In Care provides compassionate, reliable, and person-centred care to clients in their private homes. The role focuses on supporting daily living activities, ensuring safety, maintaining a clean and comfortable home environment, and offering meaningful companionship while respecting the client’s dignity, preferences, and independence.
Key Responsibilities
- Personal Care & Daily Living Support
- Assist with personal hygiene, grooming, dressing, and toileting as required
- Provide reminders and support for daily routines
- Encourage independence while offering assistance when needed
- Monitor client’s overall well-being and report concerns promptly
Companionship & Emotional Support
- Provide consistent companionship and emotional reassurance
- Engage the client in conversation, activities, and social interaction
- Encourage participation in hobbies, games, and daily choices
- Support the client’s emotional comfort and sense of inclusion
Meal Preparation & Nutrition
- Prepare nutritious meals and snacks according to client preferences
- Encourage adequate hydration throughout the day
- Maintain kitchen safety at all times
- Support safe involvement in meal preparation where appropriate
Household Maintenance
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the home
- Perform housekeeping duties such as:
- Cleaning common areas and washrooms
- Washing dishes and kitchen surfaces
- Laundry
- Follow infection control and hygiene standards
Safety & Observation
- Ensure a safe living environment at all times
- Observe and report any changes in physical, emotional, or cognitive condition
- Follow care plans and agency policies consistently
- Respect client privacy, confidentiality, and boundaries
Qualifications & Requirements
- Experience in home care, live-in care, or personal support work
- Training or experience in dementia care is an asset
- Compassionate, patient, and dependable
- Ability to communicate clearly and respectfully
- Physically able to perform caregiving and household tasks
- Valid documentation to work legally
- Background check required
Skills & Personal Attributes
- Warm, respectful, and professional demeanor
- Strong observation and communication skills
- Ability to work independently in a client’s home
- Flexible, reliable, and trustworthy
- Respectful of cultural preferences and personal values
What We Offer
- Stable live-in placement
- Support from a care coordination team
- Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in someone’s life
- Professional and respectful work environment
Open to all individuals eligible to work in Canada
January 26th, 2026
Languages
English
Education
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year or equivalent experience
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
- Rural area
- Work in employer's/client's home
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Administer bedside and personal care
- Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
- Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
- Launder clothing and household linens
- Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
- Provide companionship
- Provide personal care
- Prepare and serve nutritious meals
Credentials
- Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- CPR Certificate
- Certificate of Conduct
- First Aid Certificate
- Health Care Aide Certificate
- Personal Support Worker Certificate
- Experience and specialization
Target audience
- Persons with Alzheimer's disease
- Adults
- Elderly
- Persons with mental health disabilities
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Confidential security clearance
- Basic security clearance
Reference required
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Fast-paced environment
Repetitive tasks - Sitting
- Standing for extended periods
- Walking
- Work under pressure
Personal suitability
- Punctuality
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Patience
- Honesty
Benefits
Health benefits
Health care plan
Employment groups
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
Work location
On site
Salary
18 to 20 bi-weekly (To be negotiated) / 40 hours per week
Terms of employment
- Permanent employment
- Full time
- Early morning, Evening, Shift, Morning, Night, Day, Weekend
- Starts as soon as possible
Benefits: Health benefits
vacancies: 3 vacancies
Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident of Canada
- a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.
How to apply
Send resume to info@verdurehealthcare.ca