home support worker

Your tasks

• Administer bedside and personal care.
• 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.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.
• Accompany clients to appointments and social outings.

Requirements

Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• CPR Certificate.
• First Aid Certificate.
• Personal Support Worker Certificate.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling.
• Physically demanding.
• Repetitive tasks.

Weight handling Between 45 and 60 kg (100-132 lbs).

Personal suitability

• Punctuality.
• Dependability.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Reliability.
• Honesty.

7 months to less than 1 year.

What we offer

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.

Other

Work site environment Non-smoking.

Work setting Employer's home.

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?.
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
• Are you currently a student?.
• Do you have experience working in this field?.
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.