HOME SUPPORT WORKER

Home support workers provide personal care and companionship for seniors, persons with

disabilities and convalescent clients. Care is provided within the client's residence, in which the home

support worker may also reside. They are employed by home care and support agencies, private

households, or they may be self-employed. Housekeepers perform housekeeping and other home

management duties in private households and other non-institutional, residential settings.

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- Illustrative example(s)

• attendant for persons with disabilities - home care

•  family caregiver

•  home support worker

• housekeeper

•  live-in caregiver - seniors

•  personal aide - home support

• personal care attendant - home care

• respite worker - home support

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The range of services provided by a HSW is determined by the individual needs of each client* and may include assistance with routine activities of living including personal care, mobility, home management, meal preparation, family care, and assisting with social and recreational activities. As front-line workers, Home Support Workers must develop a broad range of abilities beyond dexterity skills. They must provide not only for the comfort, safety, and well-being of their clients, but also demonstrate sensitivity and respect for those in their care. The attitude, abilities and approach of the HSW are critical to the well-being and health of the people they support.