home support worker

Education:

No degree, certificate or diploma.

Work site environment:

Non-smoking.

Work setting:

Work in employer's/client's home. Employer's home.

Tasks:

• Care for pets.
• Administer bedside and personal care.
• Administer medications.
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene.
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk.
• Feed or assist in feeding.
• Launder clothing and household linens.
• Mend clothing and linens.
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties.
• Plan therapeutic diets and menus.
• Provide companionship.
• Provide personal care.
• Shop for food and household supplies.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.
• Cook.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• CPR Certificate.
• First Aid Certificate.

Target audience:

Elderly.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Bending, crouching, kneeling.
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking.
• Physically demanding.
• Repetitive tasks.
• Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

Personal suitability:

• Punctuality.
• Client focus.
• Dependability.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Flexibility.
• Initiative.
• Judgement.
• Organized.
• Reliability.
• Patience.
• Honesty.

Experience:

1 to less than 7 months.

Employment terms options:

• Early morning.
• Evening.
• Weekend.