home support worker

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
• Willing to relocate

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
• Mend clothing and linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Plan therapeutic diets and menus
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care
• Shop for food and household supplies
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Target audience

• Elderly
• Females

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting
• Standing for extended periods
• Walking
• Work under pressure

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability

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

Employment terms options

• Evening

Employment terms options

• Morning
• Day