Personal support worker - home support

Work Term:

Permanent.

Work Language:

English.

Hours:

40 to 44 hours per week.

Education:

Other trades certificate or diploma.

Experience:

1 to less than 7 months or equivalent experience.

Work site: workplace. Non-smoking. Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis.

Note:

This is NOT a condition of employment.

Work in employer''s/client''s home.

• Care for pets
• Administer bedside and personal care
• Administer medications
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
• Collect specimens
• Feed or assist in feeding
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Plan therapeutic diets and menus
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care
• Shop for food and household supplies
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals
• Cook

Target audience:
Females, Persons with a disability, Persons with an intellectual disability, Persons with physical disabilities.

Experience with special needs children.

Assistance with mobility;
Security and safety.

Criminal record check;
Reference required;
Vulnerable sector check.

Transportation/travel information:
Willing to travel. Travel expenses paid by employer. Public transportation is available.

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting
• Walking
• Work under pressure
• Weight handling:
  Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Patience
• Honesty

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Are you currently a student?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you live near the job location?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

• Early morning
• Evening
• Morning
• Night
• To be determined
• Day
• Weekend

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth