home support worker

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience. Work setting: Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is NOT a condition of employment. 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.

Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties. Plan therapeutic diets and menus. Provide companionship. Provide personal care. Prepare and serve nutritious meals. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : CPR Certificate. First Aid Certificate. Personal Support Worker Certificate. Target audience: Elderly. Persons with physical disabilities.

Work conditions and physical capabilities: Bending, crouching, kneeling. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Repetitive tasks. Personal suitability: Punctuality. Client focus. Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Flexibility. Initiative. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Patience. Honesty. Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year.

Support for newcomers and refugees: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees. Support for youths: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment. Support for Indigenous people: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people.