Overview

Languages

English

Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work site setting
Non-smoking

Work setting
Work in employer's/client's home

Responsibilities

Tasks
Care for pets
Administer bedside and personal care
Administer medications
Assist clients in water (i.e. pool)
Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
Feed or assist in feeding
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
Adolescents
Elderly
Females
Infant (3 months - 11 months)
Kindergarten age (4 - 5 years)
Males
Over 12 years
Persons with a disability
Persons with an intellectual disability
Persons with mental health disabilities
Persons with physical disabilities




School age (6 - 12 years)
Toddler to pre-school (1 - 3 years)
Young adults

Experience with special needs children
Assistance with mobility
Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or attention deficit disorder (ADD)

Additional information

Security and safety
Criminal record check
Reference required
Child welfare check
Driver's validity licence check
Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information
Willing to travel regularly
Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Fast-paced environment
Handling heavy loads
Physically demanding
Repetitive tasks
Sitting
Standing for extended periods
Walking
Work under pressure
Attention to detail

Benefits

Health perks
Dental plan
Health care plan
Vision care advantages

Financial benefits
Mileage paid

Other benefits
Free parking available
Learning/training paid by employer
On-site housing options
Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

📌 Disability Support Worker Medicine Hat (Canada)
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