home support worker

Your 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.
• Provide companionship.
• Provide personal care.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.

Requirements

Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Security and safety Basic security clearance.

Personal suitability

• Client focus.
• Dependability.
• Initiative.
• Judgement.
• Organized.
• Reliability.
• Patience.
• Honesty.

Screening questions Do you have experience working in this field?.

1 to less than 7 months.

What we offer

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

Other

Work site environment Non-smoking.

Target audience Elderly.

Work conditions and physical capabilities Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Physically demanding. Repetitive tasks.

Employment terms options Day.

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Supports for visible minorities Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees.