disability support worker

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

• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Remote location

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Administer bedside and personal care
• Administer medications
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Change non-sterile dressings
• Collect specimens
• Feed or assist in feeding
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals
• Cook
• Take patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization

Experience with special needs children

• Assistance with mobility

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Patience