home support worker

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work site environment:

Non-smoking.

Work setting:

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

Tasks:

• 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 companionship.
• Provide personal care.
• Shop for food and household supplies.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.
• Cook.

Target audience:

Elderly. Females. Males.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Bending, crouching, kneeling.
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking.
• Fast-paced environment.
• Handling heavy loads.
• Physically demanding.
• Repetitive tasks.
• Sitting.
• Standing for extended periods.
• Walking.
• Work under pressure.

Weight handling:

Up to 9 kg (20 lbs).

Personal suitability:

• Punctuality.
• Client focus.
• Dependability.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Flexibility.
• Initiative.
• Judgement.
• Organized.
• Reliability.
• Patience.
• Honesty.

Experience:

7 months to less than 1 year.

Employment terms options:

• Evening.
• Morning.
• Night.
• Day.
• Weekend.
• Overtime required.