home support worker

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work setting:

• Room and board provided.
• Work in employer's/client's home.

Tasks:

• Administer bedside and personal care.
• Assist clients in water (i.e. pool).
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene.
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk.
• Feed or assist in feeding.
• Provide companionship.
• Provide personal care.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.

Target audience:

Persons with mental health disabilities.

Experience:

7 months to less than 1 year.

Support for newcomers and refugees:

Does not require Canadian work experience.

Support for youths:

Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.

Support for Indigenous people:

Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers .