Home Support Worker is designed to train students how to provide clients and their families the time and attention they require to live happy lives. Through this curriculum, the students will learn a range of skills that increase the value of what they do and demonstrate genuine friendliness and respect for each client's individuality. Duties of a home support worker include, among others, providing their clients with special care and cleanliness, preparing dinner, helping clients with their medications, and engaging in energetic exercises.

Skills & Attributes

Excelient interpersonal skills

Household Management (Meal preparation,laundry, light cleaning, shopping)

Ability to multi task and prioritize

Empathy and compassion for clients

Good detail and organizational skills

Dependable and flexible

Caring and compassionate

A team Player assisting with Personal Care (such as dressing \ personal hygiene, mobility, and otherroutine activities of daily living in accordance with the Regulated Health Professions Act)

Career Opportunities

Home care services providing care to clients in their own homes;

Supportive housing

Attendant outreach

Retirement homes

Education setting

Group homes

Adult day programs

Hospice programs