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. Work in employer's/client's home. 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.
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties.
• Plan therapeutic diets and menus.
• Provide companionship.
• Provide personal care.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.
• Cook.

Target audience:

Elderly. Males.

Security and safety:

Reference required.

Personal suitability:

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

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Support for youths:

Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.