home support worker

Education:

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year. or equivalent experience.

Work setting:

Employer's home.

Tasks:

• Administer medications.
• 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:

• Adults.
• Elderly.
• Persons with a disability.
• Persons with mental health disabilities.
• Persons with physical disabilities.

Security and safety:

• Criminal record check.
• Reference required.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking.
• Repetitive tasks.
• Standing for extended periods.
• Walking.

Personal suitability:

• Punctuality.
• Client focus.
• Dependability.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Organized.
• Reliability.
• Patience.
• Honesty.

Screening questions:

Do you have experience working in this field?.

Experience:

3 years to less than 5 years.