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JOB SUMMARY
The Home Support Worker, under the direction of the immediate Supervisor, provides home support services to clients. S/he assists clients in keeping with the directives of the care plan and in accordance with professional practice standards.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide homemaking support according to the established care plan ensuring that, on an ongoing
basis, the comfort and safety of clients are met to the greatest possible extent; care must be within
the scope of practice of a Home Support Worker.
Complete light house cleaning, wash dishes or laundry, make beds, sweep and mop the floor, dust
and vacuum, remove garbage and complete other duties as approved.
Prepare meals as described in the care plan; shop for groceries and personal items.
Observe client conditions and report unusual events or changes in condition.
Understands and implements infection prevention practices.
Maintain client records and documentation as required.
Adhere to Bayshore Policies and Procedures.
Complete other tasks as requested.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
Specific Skills
- Shop for food and household supplies
- Provide companionship
- Prepare, cook and serve meals
- Perform light housekeeping and cleaning
- Launder clothing and household linens
Type of Clientele
- Seniors
- Elderly
Work Location Information
- Work in employer's/client's home
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Tuberculosis test
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