Home Support Worker

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work site environment: Non-smoking. Work setting: Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is NOT a condition of employment. Employer's home. Tasks: Administer medications. Feed or assist in feeding. Launder clothing and household linens. Mend clothing and linens. Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties. Plan therapeutic diets and menus. Provide personal care. Shop for food and household supplies. Prepare and serve nutritious meals. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses�: CPR Certificate. First Aid Certificate. Target audience: Persons with an intellectual disability. Persons with mental health disabilities. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Bending, crouching, kneeling. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Fast-paced environment. Physically demanding. Repetitive tasks. Work under pressure. Weight handling: Up to 9 kg (20 lbs). Personal suitability: Punctuality. Client focus. Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Flexibility. Initiative. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Patience. Honesty. Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year. Employment terms options: Evening. Morning. Night. Day.