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.

Tasks:

• Care for pets.
• 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.
• Launder clothing and household linens.
• Mend clothing and linens.
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties.
• Provide personal care.
• Shop for food and household supplies.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.
• Cook.

Target audience:

Elderly.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

Bending, crouching, kneeling. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Handling heavy loads. Physically demanding. Repetitive tasks. Sitting. Walking. Work under pressure.

Weight handling:

Up to 9 kg (20 lbs).

Personal suitability:

• Punctuality.
• Organized.
• Reliability.
• Patience.

Experience:

No experience (will train).

Other benefits:

Free parking available.

Support for youths:

Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.