home support worker
Education:
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience.
Work site environment:
Non-smoking.
Work setting:
Urban area.
Tasks:
- Administer medications.
- 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.
- 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.
- Females.
- Persons with an intellectual disability.
- Persons with physical disabilities.
Security and safety:
Criminal record check.
Personal suitability:
- Punctuality.
- Client focus.
- Dependability.
- Excellent oral communication.
- Flexibility.
- Initiative.
- Organized.
- Reliability.
- Patience.
- Honesty.
Screening questions:
- Do you have experience working in this field?.
- 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:
Overtime available.