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
• Employer's home

Tasks:

• Administer medications
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Mend clothing and linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Plan therapeutic diets and menus
• Provide companionship
• Shop for food and household supplies
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals
• Cook

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses:

• First Aid Certificate
• Toddler to pre-school (1 - 3 years)

Security and safety:

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Handling heavy loads
• Overtime required
• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability:

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