home support worker

Education:

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year. or equivalent experience.

Asset languages:

• Urdu.
• Panjabi; Punjabi.

Work site environment:

Non-smoking.

Tasks:

• Administer medications.
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene.
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk.
• Collect specimens.
• Feed or assist in feeding.
• Launder clothing and household linens.
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties.
• Provide companionship.
• Provide personal care.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.

Target audience:

• Persons with Alzheimer's disease.
• Adults.
• Females.
• Persons with mental health disabilities.
• Persons with physical disabilities.

Security and safety:

• Criminal record check.
• Reference required.
• Driving record check (abstract).
• Immunization records.

Transportation/travel information:

Valid driver's licence.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Bending, crouching, kneeling.
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking.
• Physically demanding.
• Repetitive tasks.
• Sitting.
• Walking.

Weight handling:

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

Personal suitability:

• Punctuality.
• Client focus.
• Dependability.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Flexibility.
• Judgement.
• Reliability.
• Team player.

Screening questions:

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?.
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
• Do you have experience working in this field?.
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.

Employment terms options:

• Evening.

Experience:

5 years or more.

Employment terms options:

• Night.
• Day.