Home support worker

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Overview

Languages

English

Education
  • Bachelor's degree

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Work site environment
  • Non-smoking
Work setting
  • Work in employer's/client's home
  • Employer's home

Responsibilities

Tasks
  • Administer bedside and personal care
  • Administer medications
  • Assist clients in water (i.e. pool)
  • Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
  • Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
  • Launder clothing and household linens
  • Mend clothing and linens
  • Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
  • Provide companionship
  • Provide personal care
  • Shop for food and household supplies
  • Cook

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
  • Geriatric Certificate
  • Tracheostomy care training
  • CPR Certificate
  • First Aid Certificate
  • Health Care Aide Certificate
  • Personal Support Worker Certificate

Experience and specialization

Target audience
  • Elderly

Additional information

Security and safety
  • Criminal record check
  • Confidential security clearance
  • Basic security clearance
  • Reference required
Work conditions and physical capabilities
  • Bending, crouching, kneeling
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking
  • Overtime required
  • Repetitive tasks
  • Walking
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

Benefits

Health benefits
  • Health care plan
Financial benefits
  • Bonus
  • Gratuities
  • Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP)
  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Other benefits
  • Free parking available
  • Learning/training paid by employer
  • On-site amenities
  • Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
  • Subsidised public transportation
  • Parking available
  • Variable or compressed work week
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