home support worker
About the company
Support for newcomers and refugees Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees.
Support for youths Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment.
Support for Indigenous people Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people.
Your tasks
- Administer bedside and personal care.
- Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene.
- Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk.
- Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties.
- Plan therapeutic diets and menus.
- Provide companionship.
- Provide personal care.
- Prepare and serve nutritious meals.
Requirements
Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience.
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- CPR Certificate.
- First Aid Certificate.
- Personal Support Worker Certificate.
Personal suitability
- Punctuality.
- Client focus.
- Dependability.
- Efficient interpersonal skills.
- Flexibility.
- Initiative.
- Judgement.
- Organized.
- Reliability.
- Team player.
- Patience.
- Honesty.
7 months to less than 1 year.
Other
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.
Target audience
- Elderly.
- Persons with physical disabilities.
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Bending, crouching, kneeling.
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking.
- Repetitive tasks.