Personal Support Worker - Home Support

Work site environment

• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Work in employer's/client's home

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Personal Support Worker Certificate

Experience and specialization

Target audience

• Elderly
• Persons with physical disabilities

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Reference required

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks

Personal suitability

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