home support worker - KATHERINE RANESES | Medicine Hat, AB | Workopolis

Education

High school diploma or GED

Language

English

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years
or equivalent experience

Work site environment

Non-smoking

Work setting

Staff accommodation provided
Work in employer's/client's home

Tasks

Administer bedside and personal care
Administer medications
Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
Assume full responsibility for household (in absence of householder)
Feed or assist in feeding
Launder clothing and household linens
Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
Plan therapeutic diets and menus
Provide companionship
Provide personal care
Prepare and serve nutritious meals

Target audience

Adults
Convalescent
Males
Persons with a disability
Persons with an intellectual disability
Persons with mental health disabilities
Persons with physical disabilities

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Bending, crouching, kneeling
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Handling heavy loads
Physically demanding
Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

Punctuality
Client focus
Dependability
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Flexibility
Initiative
Judgement
Organized
Reliability
Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 40 hours per week