home support worker

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work site environment:

Non-smoking.

Tasks:

• Feed or assist in feeding.
• 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.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

First Aid Certificate.

Security and safety:

• Criminal record check.
• Confidential security clearance.
• Basic security clearance.
• Reference required.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Bending, crouching, kneeling.
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking.
• 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.
• Team player.
• Patience.
• Honesty.

Screening questions:

1. Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
2. Do you have experience working in this field?.
3. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.

Employment terms options:

• Evening.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Employment terms options:

• Flexible hours.
• Morning.
• Day.
• Overtime required.

Support for youths:

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