home support worker

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work setting

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

Target audience

• Elderly
• Persons with a disability

Security and safety

• Reference required

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Patience
• Honesty

Experience

• 7 months to less than 1 year
• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 30 to 40 hours per week