home support worker

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work setting:

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

Tasks:

• Administer bedside and personal care.
• Administer medications.
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk.
• Launder clothing and household linens.
• Mend clothing and linens.
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties.
• Plan therapeutic diets and menus.
• Provide personal care.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.

Target audience:

• Elderly.
• Persons with a disability.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Repetitive tasks.

Employment terms options:

Evening.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Employment terms options:

Flexible hours. Day.

Support for youths:

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.