home support worker

Additional Information

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
• or equivalent experience

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
• Provide personal care
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• CPR Certificate
• Certificate of Conduct
• First Aid Certificate

Target audience

• Adults
• Elderly
• Females
• Males

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Immunization records
• Medical exam
• Tuberculosis test
• Reference required
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Reliability

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• Work Term: Casual
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 15 to 35 hours per week