Home support worker

4 days ago

Siksika AB, Strathmore Census Division, AB; Alberta, Canada Judy Raftery Full-time

OVERVIEW

LANGUAGES

English

EDUCATION

  • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  • or equivalent experience

EXPERIENCE

Experience an asset

ON SITE

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

ASSET LANGUAGES

  • Cebuano

WORK SITE ENVIRONMENT

  • Non-smoking

WORK SETTING

  • Work in employer's/client's home
  • Employer's home

RESPONSIBILITIES

TASKS

  • Administer bedside and personal care
  • Administer medications
  • Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
  • Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
  • Change non-sterile dressings
  • 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
  • Prepare and serve nutritious meals
  • Cook

EXPERIENCE AND SPECIALIZATION

TARGET AUDIENCE

  • Adults
  • Females
  • Persons with a disability
  • Persons with physical disabilities

EXPERIENCE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN

  • Assistance with mobility

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

SECURITY AND SAFETY

  • Criminal record check
  • Confidential security clearance
  • Basic security clearance
  • Reference required

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

  • Bending, crouching, kneeling
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking
  • Repetitive tasks
  • Walking

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

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