home support worker

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience.

Work site environment:

Non-smoking.

Work setting:

Work in employer's/client's home. Employer's home.

Tasks:

• Administer bedside and personal care.
• Administer medications.
• Assist clients in water (i.e. pool).
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene.
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk.
• Change non-sterile dressings.
• Demonstrate infant care to new parents.
• Feed or assist in feeding.
• Mend clothing and linens.
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties.
• Plan therapeutic diets and menus.
• Provide companionship.
• Provide personal care.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• CPR Certificate.
• First Aid Certificate.
• Health Care Aide Certificate.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

Bending, crouching, kneeling. Fast-paced environment. Sitting.

Personal suitability:

Client focus. Dependability. Organized. Reliability. Patience. Honesty.

Experience:

Experience an asset.