home support worker

Additional Information

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 10 to 40 hours per week
• Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
• Experience: Experience an asset

Work setting

• Rural area
• Various locations
• Work in employer's/client's home

Tasks

• Administer bedside and personal care
• Administer medications
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
• Change non-sterile dressings
• 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

Experience with special needs children

• Assistance with mobility

Security and safety

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Other benefits

• Team building opportunities