Permanent Part Time Home Support Worker

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The role of the Home Support Worker is to optimize the client’s independence, expression of preferences and participation in daily activities.  To achieve this, the Home Support Worker will be responsible for performing basic homemaking, personal care and home management duties which may include the following:

• Light housekeeping, meal preparation and shopping;
• Personal care;
• Assisting in positioning and transfers using good body mechanics;
• Assisting with mobility as required; and
• Observing and reporting emotional and physical problems promptly.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in providing personal support and home support in the community.
• Current First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification.
• Ability and willingness to work shifts as scheduled and required, including On-Call responsibilities as assigned.
• Valid Drivers’ License and consistent access to a reliable vehicle.
• Personal Support Worker Certificate is an asset.

In addition, the successful candidate must be available to work day, evening and night shifts, along with weekends and statutory holidays and on-call shifts as required.  An ability to attend work on a consistent basis is also a requirement.

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