home support worker

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Room and board provided
• Rural area
• Work in employer's/client's home
• Employer's home

Responsibilities

Tasks

• 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
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Plan therapeutic diets and menus
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals
• Cook

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization

Target audience

• Females
• Persons with a disability
• Terminally ill

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Reference required

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Patience
• Honesty