home support attendant

Education:

No degree, certificate or diploma.

Work site environment:

Non-smoking.

Work setting:

Various locations. Work in employer's/client's home.

Tasks:

• 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.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Bending, crouching, kneeling.
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking.
• Handling heavy loads.
• Physically demanding.
• Standing for extended periods.
• Walking.

Personal suitability:

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

Employment terms options:

Morning.

Experience:

No experience (will train).

Employment terms options:

Day.

Workplace information:

On the road job.

Financial benefits:

• Mileage paid.
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).

Other benefits:

Learning/training paid by employer.