home support worker

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Tasks:

• Administer bedside and personal care.
• Administer medications.
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene.
• Launder clothing and household linens.
• Mend clothing and linens.
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties.
• Provide companionship.
• Provide personal care.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Physically demanding.
• Repetitive tasks.

Personal suitability:

• Punctuality.
• Organized.
• Reliability.
• Patience.
• Honesty.

Experience:

Experience an asset.

Support for youths:

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.