home support worker

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work setting:

Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is NOT a condition of employment.

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.
• Plan therapeutic diets and menus.
• Provide personal care.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.
• Cook.
• Accompany clients to appointments and social outings.

Target audience:

Elderly.

Security and safety:

Criminal record check.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

Combination of sitting, standing, walking.

Personal suitability:

Client focus.

Employment terms options:

• Evening.
• Morning.
• Night.

Experience:

Experience an asset.

Employment terms options:

• Day.
• Weekend.

Support for youths:

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment.
• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.

Support for Indigenous people:

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people.
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers .