home support worker

Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Non-smoking. Work setting: Work in employer's/client's home. Employer's home. Tasks: Care for pets. 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. Plan therapeutic diets and menus. Provide companionship. Provide personal care. Shop for food and household supplies. Prepare and serve nutritious meals. Cook. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : CPR Certificate. First Aid Certificate. Target audience: Elderly.

Work conditions and physical capabilities: Bending, crouching, kneeling. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Physically demanding. Repetitive tasks. Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Personal suitability: Punctuality. Client focus. Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Flexibility. Initiative. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Patience. Honesty.

Experience: 1 to less than 7 months. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Weekend.