home support worker - Bette lou Reade | Westmount, QC | Workopolis

Education

High school diploma or GED

Skills

CPR Certification

Language

English

Work Term: Temporary
Work Language: English
Hours: 40 hours per week
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

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
Work in employer's/client's home

Tasks

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
Assume full responsibility for household (in absence of householder)
Feed or assist in feeding
Launder clothing and household linens
Mend clothing and linens
Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
Plan therapeutic diets and menus
Provide companionship
Provide personal care
Shop for food and household supplies
Prepare and serve nutritious meals

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

CPR Certificate
Health Care Aide Certificate

Target audience

Elderly

Security and safety

Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Bending, crouching, kneeling
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Fast-paced environment
Handling heavy loads
Overtime required
Physically demanding
Repetitive tasks
Sitting
Standing for extended periods
Walking
Work under pressure

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?

Other benefits

Travel insurance