home support worker

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience. Work site environment: Non-smoking. 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. Administer medications. Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene.

Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk. Feed or assist in feeding. 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. Target audience: Elderly. Males. Persons with a disability. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Reference required.

Transportation/travel information: Public transportation is available. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Bending, crouching, kneeling. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Physically demanding. Weight handling: Up to 45 kg (100 lbs). Personal suitability: Punctuality. Client focus. Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Initiative. Reliability.

Experience: 1 to less than 7 months. Employment terms options: Evening. Morning. Day. Weekend.