home support worker

Additional Information

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 1 to less than 7 months

Work site environment

• Non-smoking

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
• Work in employer's/client's home
• Relocation costs covered by employer
• Employer's home

Tasks

• Administer medications
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
• 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
• First Aid Certificate
• Personal Support Worker Certificate

Target audience

• Elderly

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Repetitive tasks

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 44 hours per week