home support worker

Education

• College / CEGEP

Work setting

• Rural area
• Urban area
• Various locations
• Work in employer's / client's home

Tasks

• Administer bedside and personal care
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Feed or assist in feeding
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care
• Shop for food and household supplies

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Health Care Aide Certificate
• Personal Support Worker Certificate

Target audience

• Convalescent
• Elderly
• Persons with physical disabilities
• Terminally ill

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?
• What is your current field of study?
• What is your current level of study?

Experience

• Experience an asset

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Mileage paid
• Night shift premium
• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais ou Français
• Heures de travail : 20 hours per week