home support worker

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Tasks:

• Administer bedside and personal care.
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties.
• Provide companionship.
• Provide personal care.
• Shop for food and household supplies.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.
• Make beds and change sheets.

Target audience:

Young adults.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

Repetitive tasks.

Personal suitability:

• Flexibility.
• Organized.
• Reliability.
• Patience.

Employment terms options:

• Evening.
• Flexible hours.
• Morning.

Experience:

Experience an asset.

Employment terms options:

• Day.
• Weekend.

Support for youths:

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment.
• 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.