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.
• Mend clothing and linens.
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties.
• Provide personal care.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.

Personal suitability:

• Punctuality.
• Organized.
• Reliability.

Employment terms options:

• Shift.
• Flexible hours.

Experience:

No experience (will train).

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.