home support worker

Education

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work Setting

• Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is NOT a condition of employment
• Relocation costs covered by employer
• Willing to relocate
• Employer's home

Tasks

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

Security and Safety

• Reference required

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

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

Personal Suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability