Home Support Worker

Work setting:

• Work in employer's/client's home
• Relocation costs not covered by employer

Responsibilities:

Tasks:

• Administer bedside and personal care
• Assist clients in water (i.e. pool)
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Mend clothing and linens
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care
• Shop for food and household supplies
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals

Credentials:

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization:

Target audience:

• Elderly
• Persons with a disability

Additional information:

Security and safety:

• Criminal record check
• Reference required

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

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

Personal suitability:

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

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a Canadian citizen
• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.