home support worker

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work setting

Employer's home.

Tasks

• Administer bedside and personal care.
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene.
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk.
• Feed or assist in feeding.
• Launder clothing and household linens.
• Mend clothing and linens.
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties.
• Provide companionship.
• Provide personal care.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• CPR Certificate.
• First Aid Certificate.

Target audience

Elderly.

Personal suitability

• Client focus.
• Dependability.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility.
• Initiative.
• Judgement.
• Organized.
• Reliability.
• Team player.
• Patience.
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