Home Support Worker

Work setting

• Work in employer's/client's home

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Administer bedside and personal care
• 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
• Plan therapeutic diets and menus
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care
• Shop for food and household supplies
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Reliability
• Patience
• Honesty