home support attendant

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Work setting

• Private residence
• Apartment / condominium complex

Tasks

• Launder clothing and household linens
• Mend clothing and linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Provide companionship
• Shop for food and household supplies
• Cook
• Wash windows, walls and ceilings
• Pick up debris and empty trash containers
• Dust furniture
• Make beds and change sheets
• Clean, disinfect and polish kitchen and bathroom fixtures and appliances

Transportation / travel information

• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Patience
• Honesty
• Values and ethics

Screening questions

• Do you have experience working in this field?

Employment terms options

• Evening
• Shift
• Flexible hours
• On call

Experience

• Will train

Employment terms options

• To be determined
• Day
• Weekend

Financial benefits

• Mileage paid
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Subsidised public transportation