Home support worker

Overview

Languages

English or French

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

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.

• Non-smoking

• Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is NOT a condition of employment
• Employer's home

Responsibilities

• 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
• Change non-sterile dressings
• Demonstrate infant care to new parents
• Feed or assist in feeding
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Mend clothing and linens
• 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
• Cook

Credentials

• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization

• Persons with a disability
• Persons with physical disabilities
• Toddler to pre-school (1 - 3 years)

Additional information

• Criminal record check
• Reference required

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting
• Standing for extended periods
• Walking
• Work under pressure

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Patience
• Honesty

Benefits

• Piece work

• Travel insurance