Home support worker
Private Household
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College/CEGEP
- or equivalent experience
Experience
Experience an asset
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Non-smoking
Work setting
- Rural area
- Work in employer’s/client’s home
- Employer’s home
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Care for pets
- Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
- Plan therapeutic diets and menus
- Provide companionship
- Shop for food and household supplies
- Prepare and serve nutritious meals
- Cook
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- CPR Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
- Personal Support Worker Certificate
Experience and specialization
Target audience
- Persons with a disability
- Persons with an intellectual disability
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Reference required
Transportation/travel information
- Own vehicle
- Valid driver’s licence
Personal suitability
- Punctuality
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Patience
- Honesty