home support worker

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Asset languages:

Tagalog.

Work site environment:

Non-smoking.

Work setting:

Work in employer's/client's home.

Tasks:

• Administer bedside and personal care.
• Assist clients in water (i.e. pool).
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk.
• Feed or assist in feeding.
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties.
• Plan therapeutic diets and menus.
• Provide companionship.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.

Target audience:

• Adults.
• Males.
• Persons with physical disabilities.

Weight handling:

Between 61 and 80 kg (133-176 lbs).

Personal suitability:

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

Experience:

1 to less than 7 months.

Employment terms options:

• Early morning.
• Morning.
• Day.