home support worker

Work Term: Temporary Work Language: English Hours: 40 hours per week Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years 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 bedside and personal care Administer medications 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 Mend clothing and linens Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties Provide companionship Provide personal care Shop for food and household supplies Prepare and serve nutritious meals Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses  CPR Certificate First Aid Certificate Health Care Aide Certificate Personal Support Worker Certificate Target audience Adults Elderly Females Males Persons with a disability Persons with mental health disabilities Security and safety Reference required Work conditions and physical capabilities Bending, crouching, kneeling Combination of sitting, standing, walking Repetitive tasks Personal suitability Punctuality Client focus Dependability Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Flexibility Initiative Judgement Organized Reliability Team player Screening questions Are you available for shift or on-call work? Are you available for the advertised start date? Are you currently a student? Are you currently legally able to work in Canada? Are you willing to relocate for this position? Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location? Do you have previous experience in this field of employment? Do you have the above-indicated required certifications? What is the highest level of study you have completed? What is your current field of study? What is your current level of study?