home support worker

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work setting:

Work in employer's/client's home.

Tasks:

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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• CPR Certificate.
• First Aid Certificate.

Target audience:

Males. Young adults.

Security and safety:

• Reference required.
• Vulnerable sector check.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

Combination of sitting, standing, walking.

Weight handling:

Up to 45 kg (100 lbs).

Personal suitability:

• Flexibility.
• Organized.
• Reliability.
• Patience.
• Honesty.

Experience:

1 to less than 7 months.

Employment terms options:

• Early morning.
• Evening.
• Morning.
• 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.