Home support worker
Sana Shirazi
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
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.
Asset languages
- Urdu
Work site environment
- Non-smoking
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
- Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
- Feed or assist in feeding
- Launder clothing and household 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
- Cook
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- CPR Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
Experience and specialization
Target audience
- Elderly
- Females
- Males
- Persons with a disability
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Reference required
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Repetitive tasks
Personal suitability
- Punctuality
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Patience
- Honesty