home support worker
Education:
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
Work site environment:
Non-smoking.
Work setting:
Urban area. Work in employer's/client's home.
Tasks:
- Care for pets.
- Administer bedside and personal care.
- Assist clients in water (i.e. pool).
- Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene.
- Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk.
- Change non-sterile dressings.
- Feed or assist in feeding.
- Launder clothing and household linens.
- Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties.
- Provide companionship.
- Provide personal care.
Security and safety:
Reference required. Vulnerable sector check.
Transportation/travel information:
Driver's abstract. Own vehicle. Valid driver's licence.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
Bending, crouching, kneeling. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Fast-paced environment. Handling heavy loads. Physically demanding. Repetitive tasks. Sitting. Standing for extended periods. Walking. Work under pressure.
Personal suitability:
Punctuality. Client focus. Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Flexibility. Initiative. Judgement. Reliability. Team player. Patience. Honesty.
Screening questions:
- Are you available for shift or on-call work?.
- Are you currently a student?.
- 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)?.
Employment terms options:
Early morning. Evening. Shift. Morning. Night.
Experience:
No experience (will train).
Employment terms options:
On call. Day. Weekend.
Health benefits:
Dental plan. Health care plan. Vision care benefits.
Other benefits:
Free parking available. Team building opportunities.