home support worker
Education:
College/CEGEP. or equivalent experience.
Work setting:
Work in employer's/client's home. Employer's home.
Tasks:
- Administer bedside and personal care.
- Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene.
- Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk.
- Launder clothing and household linens.
- Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties.
- Provide companionship.
- Provide personal care.
- Prepare and serve nutritious meals.
- Cook.
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :
- CPR Certificate.
- First Aid Certificate.
- Personal Support Worker Certificate.
Target audience:
Elderly. Females.
Security and safety:
Criminal record check.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Bending, crouching, kneeling.
- Physically demanding.
- Repetitive tasks.
- Walking.
Personal suitability:
- Punctuality.
- Client focus.
- Excellent oral communication.
- Reliability.
- Patience.
- Honesty.
Screening questions:
- Do you have experience working in this field?.
- Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.
- Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.
Experience:
2 years to less than 3 years.
Employment terms options:
Day.
Other benefits:
- Free parking available.
- On-site recreation and activities.
- Other benefits.
- Parking available.