Home Support Worker

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work site environment: Non-smoking. Work setting: Employer's home. Tasks: Administer bedside and personal care. Administer medications. 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. Plan therapeutic diets and menus. Provide companionship. Provide personal care. Shop for food and household supplies. Prepare and serve nutritious meals. Cook. Target audience: Persons with a disability. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Repetitive tasks. Sitting. Walking. Personal suitability: Punctuality. Client focus. Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Flexibility. Initiative. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Patience. Honesty. Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year. Employment terms options: Shift. Support for youths: 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.