disability support worker

Work setting

• Work in employer's / client's home

Tasks

• 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
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals
• Cook

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Personal Support Worker Certificate

Target audience

• Adults
• Males
• Persons with a disability
• Persons with an intellectual disability
• Persons with mental health disabilities
• Persons with physical disabilities

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Reference required

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Reliability
• Team player
• Patience
• Honesty

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you currently a student?
• Do you have experience working in this field?

Employment terms options

• Shift
• Night
• On call

Employment terms options

• Day
• Weekend
• Work Term : Casual
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 8 to 40 hours bi-weekly