home support worker

Education:

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

Asset languages:

Mandarin.

Work site environment:

Non-smoking.

Work setting:

Urban area. 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.
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk.
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties.
• Provide companionship.
• Provide personal care.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

Personal Support Worker Certificate.

Target audience:

Elderly.

Cuisine specialties:

Szechuan. Dim Sum.

Security and safety:

Criminal record check. Reference required.

Personal suitability:

• Punctuality.
• Client focus.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Reliability.
• Patience.
• Honesty.

Employment terms options:

Evening.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Employment terms options:

Morning. Day. Weekend.

Support for youths:

Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth. Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.

Support for Indigenous people:

Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers .