home support worker
Education:
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
Work site environment:
Non-smoking.
Work setting:
Rural area. Work in employer's/client's home.
Tasks:
- Administer medications.
- Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene.
- Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk.
- Feed or assist in feeding.
- Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties.
- Provide companionship.
- Provide personal care.
- Prepare and serve nutritious meals.
Target audience:
Elderly. Females. Persons with a disability. Persons with physical disabilities.
Transportation/travel information:
Public transportation is available.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
Bending, crouching, kneeling. Sitting. Walking.
Weight handling:
Up to 9 kg (20 lbs).
Personal suitability:
- Punctuality.
- Client focus.
- Dependability.
- Excellent oral communication.
- Flexibility.
- Initiative.
- Judgement.
- Organized.
- Reliability.
- Team player.
- Patience.
- Honesty.
Experience:
1 year to less than 2 years.
Support for newcomers and refugees:
Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees.
Support for youths:
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment.
- Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.
Support for Indigenous people:
Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people.