home support worker

Overview
Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience
1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

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
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Health Care Aide Certificate

Experience and specialization

Target audience

• Persons with a disability

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication