home support worker

Education:

No degree, certificate or diploma.

Work site environment:

Non-smoking.

Work setting:

Urban area. 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.
• Shop for food and household supplies.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.
• Cook.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• CPR Certificate.
• First Aid Certificate.
• Personal Support Worker Certificate.

Target audience:

Elderly. Persons with a disability.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Bending, crouching, kneeling.
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking.
• Physically demanding.
• Walking.

Personal suitability:

• Punctuality.
• Client focus.
• Dependability.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Judgement.
• Reliability.
• Patience.
• Honesty.

Screening questions:

1. Do you have experience working in this field?.
2. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Employment terms options:

• Day.
• Weekend.