Home support worker

Work setting

• Work in employer's/client's home

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Administer bedside and personal care
• Administer medications
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Mend clothing and linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals
• Cook
• Travel with family on trips and assist with child supervision and housekeeping duties

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization

Target audience

• Elderly

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Repetitive tasks
• Walking
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Patience
• Honesty

Benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available