Home support worker

• Location Chatham, ONN7M 0R1
• Work location On site
• Salary$18.00 to $22.00HOUR hourly (To be negotiated) / 30 to 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment Term or contractFull time
• Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Flexible hours
• Starts as soon as possible
• vacancies 1 vacancy
• Source Job Bank #3640384

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On site

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

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

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Care for pets
• 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
• Feed or assist in feeding
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care
• Shop for food and household supplies
• Cook

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Certificate of Conduct
• Personal Support Worker Certificate

Experience and specialization

Target audience

• Adults
• Elderly
• Males
• Persons with physical disabilities

Experience with special needs children

• Assistance with mobility

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Reference required

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• 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
• Patience
• Honesty