home support worker

Minimum Requirements

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

Work Setting

• 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
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Provide companionship
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals

Security and Safety

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

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

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