Overview

Languages

English

Education
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Home health aide/home attendant
Geriatric nurse/nursing

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Work site setting
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 in water (i.e. pool)
Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
Change non-sterile dressings
Collect specimens
Demonstrate infant care to current parents
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
Shop for food and household supplies
Prepare and serve nutritious meals
Cook

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
First Aid Certificate
Health Care Aide Certificate
Personal Support Worker Certificate

Experience and specialization

Target audience
Elderly

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Repetitive tasks
Sitting
Standing for extended periods
Walking
Work under pressure

Personal suitability
Punctuality
Client focus
Dependability
Effective interpersonal skills
Flexibility
Initiative
Judgement
Organized
Reliability
Patience
Honesty

📌 Home Support Worker Calgary (Canada)
🏢 Tuffs Household
📍 Canada