home support worker

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

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 medications
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
• Feed or assist in feeding
• Plan therapeutic diets and menus
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Target audience

• Persons with a disability

Security and safety

• Reference required

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Patience
• Honesty

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Are you currently a student?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you live near the job location?

Experience

• 7 months to less than 1 year

Employment terms options

• Evening
• Day
• Weekend
• Durée de l'emploi : Temporaire
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 35 to 40 hours per week