Home Support Worker

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work setting: Work in employer's/client's home. Tasks: Administer bedside and personal care. Administer medications. Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene. Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk. Feed or assist in feeding. Plan therapeutic diets and menus. Provide companionship. Provide personal care. Prepare and serve nutritious meals. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses�: CPR Certificate. First Aid Certificate. Target audience: Elderly. Persons with physical disabilities. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Reference required. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Fast-paced environment. Handling heavy loads. Physically demanding. Repetitive tasks. Work under pressure. Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Personal suitability: Punctuality. Client focus. Dependability. Excellent oral communication. Flexibility. Initiative. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Patience. Honesty. Experience: 1 to less than 7 months. Employment terms options: Evening. Shift. Flexible hours. Morning. Day.