home support worker

Experience: 1 to less than 7 months

Work Setting:

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

Tasks:

• Administer bedside and personal care
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
• Feed or assist in feeding
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Provide companionship
• Shop for food and household supplies
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals

Client Groups:

• Adults
• Elderly
• Females
• Persons with a disability
• Persons with physical disabilities

Security and Safety:

• Criminal record check
• Reference required

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: