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 workplace

- 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 new 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
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Patience
- Honesty

📌 home support worker (Calgary)
🏢 Tuffs Household
📍 Calgary