home support worker

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

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
• Urban area
• Work in employer's/client's home
• Employer's home

Tasks:

• Administer bedside and personal care
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Feed or assist in feeding
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Provide companionship
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals
• Cook

Specialization or Experience:

• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

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
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Walking
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal Suitability:

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability