home support worker

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work setting:

Employer's home.

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.
• Feed or assist in feeding.
• Launder clothing and household linens.
• Mend clothing and 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.

Security and safety:

• Criminal record check.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

Combination of sitting, standing, walking.

Personal suitability:

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

Experience:

No experience (will train).

Employment terms options:

Day.

Support for youths:

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment.