home support worker

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work site environment:

Non-smoking.

Work setting:

Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is NOT a condition of employment. Room and board provided. 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.
• Launder clothing and household linens.
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties.
• Plan therapeutic diets and menus.
• Provide companionship.
• Provide personal care.
• Shop for food and household supplies.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.

Security and safety:

• Criminal record check.
• Adult Abuse Registry check.
• Vulnerable sector check.

Transportation/travel information:

Public transportation is available.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Physically demanding. Repetitive tasks. Walking.

Personal suitability:

• Punctuality.
• Dependability.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Flexibility.
• Initiative.
• Judgement.
• Organized.
• Reliability.

Experience:

7 months to less than 1 year.

Employment terms options:

• Evening.
• Flexible hours.
• Night.
• Day.
• Weekend.

Support for newcomers and refugees:

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees.

Support for youths:

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment.
• 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.

Support for Veterans:

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Veterans .

Support for Indigenous people:

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people.

Support for mature workers:

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers .

Supports for visible minorities:

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities.