Home Support Worker

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work setting: Employer'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. Launder clothing and household linens. Mend clothing and linens. Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties. Provide companionship. Provide personal care. Prepare and serve nutritious meals. Cook. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Bending, crouching, kneeling. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Fast-paced environment. Physically demanding. Repetitive tasks. Sitting. Standing for extended periods. Walking. Work under pressure. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Employment terms options: Shift. Flexible hours. Morning. Night. On call. Day. Weekend. Support for youths: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment. Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth. Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth. Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.