HOME SUPPPORT WORKER
Job detail
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- or equivalent experience
Experience
1 to less than 7 months
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Asset languages
- Hindi
- Panjabi
Work site environment
- Non-smoking
Work setting
- Work in employer's/client's home
- Relocation costs covered by employer
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
- Feed or assist in feeding
- 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
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Personal Support Worker Certificate
Experience and specialization
Target audience
- Elderly
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Physically demanding
Personal suitability
- Punctuality
- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Patience
- Honesty
Benefits
Other benefits
- Parking available