home support worker

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• 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.

Work site environment

• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is NOT a condition of employment
• Urban area
• Work in employer's/client's home

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Administer bedside and personal care
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
• Change non-sterile dressings
• 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

Experience and specialization

Target audience

• Elderly
• Persons with physical disabilities

Experience with special needs children

• Assistance with mobility

Additional information

Security and safety

• Reference required

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Repetitive tasks
• Work under pressure

Weight handling

• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition

Employment groups - Help

Membership in a group is not a job requirement. All interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

This employer is committed to providing all job applicants with equal employment opportunities, and promoting inclusion. If you self-identify as a member of any employment group, you are encouraged to indicate it in your application.

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