Home Support Worker

Work setting

• Urban area
• Work in employer's/client's home

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Assist clients in water (i.e. pool)
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
• Assume full responsibility for household (in absence of householder)
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care
• Shop for food and household supplies
• Train or arrange for training
• Provide tutoring assistance
• Conduct training sessions
• Assist students to develop life skills

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization

Target audience

• Females
• Persons with an intellectual disability
• Young adults

Communication systems experience

• American Sign Language (ASL)

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Reference required

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Repetitive tasks
• Walking

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Patience
• Honesty

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits