home support worker

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

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 setting

• Work in employer's/client's home

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Administer bedside and personal care
• Administer medications
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals
• Operate and monitor respiratory equipment to administer treatments

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Tracheostomy care training

Experience and specialization

Target audience

• Adults
• Persons with physical disabilities

Area of specialization

• Intensive care

Respiratory therapist specialization

• Critical care

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Patience