home support worker

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• Foods, nutrition and related services, other
• Home health aide/home attendant

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

• Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is NOT a condition of employment
• 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
• Feed or assist in feeding
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care
• Shop for food and household supplies
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Personal Support Worker Certificate

Experience and specialization

Target audience

• Adults
• Elderly
• Females
• Males
• Persons with a disability

Additional information

Security and safety

• Vulnerable sector check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Repetitive tasks

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Patience

Employment groups

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

Support for persons with disabilities

• Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.)

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for mature workers

• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination

Supports for visible minorities

• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities

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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