Home Support Worker

Work site environment

• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Work in employer's/client's home
• Employer's home

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Administer bedside and personal care
• Assist clients in water (i.e. pool)
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
• Change non-sterile dressings
• Feed or assist in feeding
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals

Experience and specialization

Target audience

• Elderly
• Persons with physical disabilities

Additional information

Security and safety

• Reference required

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Patience
• Honesty

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Gasoline paid

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities