personal support worker - home support

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: 1 to less than 7 months
or equivalent experience
Work site environment
Non-smoking
Work setting
Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is NOT a condition of employment
Staff accommodation provided
Work in employer's/client's home
Relocation costs covered by employer
Tasks
Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
Assume full responsibility for household (in absence of householder)
Feed or assist in feeding
Launder clothing and household linens
Mend clothing and linens
Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
Provide companionship
Provide personal care
Shop for food and household supplies
Prepare and serve nutritious meals
Target audience
Elderly
Security and safety
Bondable
Criminal record check
Medical exam
Reference required
Transportation/travel information
Public transportation is available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Physically demanding
Sitting
Walking
Weight handling
Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
Personal suitability
Punctuality
Client focus
Dependability
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Flexibility
Initiative
Judgement
Organized
Reliability
Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 40 hours per week