Home Support Worker Quiz 1

What is one of the primary roles of a home support worker?

• Providing technical support for home appliances

• Offering legal advice to homeowners

• Providing personal care and companionship for seniors and persons with disabilities

• Conducting home renovation and repair tasks

Where do home support workers typically provide their services?

• In educational institutions

• Within the client's residence or other non-institutional, residential settings

• In corporate office settings

• At construction sites

Which of the following is NOT a role that graduates may find employment in according to the document?

• Family caregiver

• Respite worker – home support

• Personal care attendant – home care

• Nutritionist – hospital setting

What determines the range of services provided by a home support worker (HSW)?

• The policies of the educational institution they are affiliated with

• The individual needs of each client

• The availability of public transportation

• The HSW's personal preferences

What is one of the responsibilities of a Home Support Worker (HSW) related to health monitoring?

• Provides legal advice

• Checks and records vital signs

• Offers financial planning services

• Conducts home repairs

Which of the following is a responsibility of a Home Support Worker (HSW) related to personal care?

• Assists with personal care, personal hygiene, dressing, including laundry related tasks

• Provides pet grooming services

• Manages client's business transactions

• Teaches professional development courses

What type of skills should a Home Support Worker (HSW) demonstrate according to the text?

• Computer programming skills

• Attitude, abilities and approach that are critical to the well-being and health of the people they support

• Skills in automotive repair

• Expertise in foreign languages

Which of the following is NOT listed as a scope of responsibility for a Home Support Worker (HSW)?

• Assists with walking, movement and positioning

• Co-operates with all members of the health team

• Performs surgical procedures

• Teaches life skills

Which of the following is a responsibility of a supportive care worker for palliative care and hospice patients?

• Maintains financial accounts for the healthcare facility

• Provides technical support for medical equipment

• Works as a supportive care worker for palliative care and hospice patients

• Conducts medical research studies

What should a care worker do to maintain a safe environment for care-receivers?

• Practices universal precautions and maintains a clean working environment

• Organizes social events for care-receivers

• Provides transportation services for care-receivers

• Offers legal advice to care-receivers