Home Support Worker

Location: Hamilton, ONL8P 0C4

Salary: $19.00 / hour

Vacancies: 1 vacancy

Terms of employment: Term or contract, Full time 40 hours / week

Start date: As soon as possible

Employment conditions: Flexible hours, To be determined

Source: Job Bank no.# 2177435

Job Requirements

Languages

English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

Certificates, licenses, memberships, and courses

Personal Support Worker Certificate

Weight handling

Between 45 and 60 kg (100-132 lbs)

Work setting

Work in employer’s/client’s home

Target audience

Males, Persons with a disability, Persons with physical disabilities, Young adults

Personal suitability

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

Tasks

Administer bedside and personal care, 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, Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties, Provide companion-ship, Provide personal care, Prepare and serve nutritious meals

Security and safety

Reference required

Transportation/travel information

Own transportation, Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Bending, crouching, kneeling, Combination of sitting, standing, walking, Handling heavy loads, Overtime required, Physically demanding, Repetitive tasks,Standing for extended periods