Overview

Languages

English

Education

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

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On site

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

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
- Room and board provided
- Rural area
- 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
- Launder clothing and household linens
- Mend clothing and linens
- Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
- 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

- Adults
- Females
- Males
- Young adults

Additional information

Security and safety

- Criminal record check
- Reference required

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

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

📌 home support worker (Whitby)
🏢 Hartley Shkolnik
📍 Whitby