home support worker

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience.

Work site environment:

Non-smoking.

Work setting:

Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is NOT a condition of employment. Urban area. Work in employer's/client's home. Employer's home.

Tasks:

• Administer bedside and personal care.
• Administer medications.
• Assist clients in water (i.e. pool).
• 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.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• CPR Certificate.
• First Aid Certificate.

Target audience:

Females. Terminally ill.

Security and safety:

Criminal record check. Reference required.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

Repetitive tasks.

Personal suitability:

• Punctuality.
• Client focus.
• Flexibility.
• Initiative.
• Judgement.
• Organized.
• Reliability.
• Patience.
• Honesty.

Employment terms options:

Morning.

Experience:

Experience an asset.

Employment terms options:

Day.

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.