home support worker

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work site environment:

Non-smoking.

Work setting:

Work in employer's/client's home.

Tasks:

• Administer bedside and personal care.
• Administer medications.
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene.
• Change non-sterile dressings.
• Collect specimens.
• Feed or assist in feeding.
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties.
• Provide companionship.
• Provide personal care.

Target audience:

Elderly. Terminally ill.

Security and safety:

Criminal record check.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Physically demanding. Repetitive tasks. Standing for extended periods.

Personal suitability:

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

Experience:

7 months to less than 1 year.

Employment terms options:

Flexible hours. Overtime available.