home support worker

• Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience : 1 to less than 7 months
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

Non-smoking

Work setting

• Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note : This is NOT a condition of employment
• Work in employer's / client's home

Tasks

• Administer bedside and personal care
• Administer medications
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
• Feed or assist in feeding
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Mend clothing and linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care
• Shop for food and household supplies
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals
• Cook

Target audience

• Elderly
• Persons with physical disabilities

Security and safety

Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Weight handling

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Support for youths

Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Indigenous people

• Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers
• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 40 hours per week
9 days ago