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

Tasks:

• Launder clothing and household linens
• Mend clothing and linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Shop for food and household supplies
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals
• Cook

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses:

• First Aid Certificate
• Experience with persons with mental health disabilities
• Experience with school-age children (6 - 12 years)

Security and safety:

• Criminal record check
• Basic security clearance
• References required

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Handling heavy loads
• Overtime required
• Standing for extended periods
• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability:

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgment
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player