Home Support Worker

Work setting

• Room and board provided
• Work in employer's/client's home
• Employer's home

Responsibilities

Tasks

• 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
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Plan therapeutic diets and menus
• Provide companionship
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals
• Cook

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization

Target audience

• Elderly
• Females
• Persons with a disability

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Reference required

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Patience
• Honesty