Home support worker
Job detail
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
Experience an asset
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Programs dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Work setting
- Work in employer's/client's home
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Administer bedside and personal care
- Administer medications
- Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
- Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
- Launder clothing and household linens
- Mend clothing and linens
- Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
- Provide companionship
- Provide personal care
- Prepare and serve nutritious meals
- Cook
- Travel with family on trips and assist with child supervision and housekeeping duties
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- First Aid Certificate
Experience and specialization
Target audience
- Children
Experience with special needs children
- Autistic children
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Repetitive tasks
- Walking
- Work under pressure
Personal suitability
- Punctuality
- Client focus
- Patience
- Honesty
Benefits
Other benefits
- Free parking available