Home support worker

Overview

Languages

English

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
• Home health aide/home attendant

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.

• Tagalog

• Non-smoking

• Residential/client'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
• Feed or assist in feeding
• 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
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals
• Cook

Credentials

• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization

• Adults
• Females
• Males
• Young adults

Additional information

• Criminal record check

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting
• Standing for extended periods
• Walking

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Patience
• Honesty