personal support worker - home support

Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 36 to 48 hours per week
Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years
Work site environment
Non-smoking
Tasks
Administer bedside and personal care
Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
Feed or assist in feeding
Launder clothing and household linens
Plan therapeutic diets and menus
Provide companionship
Provide personal care
Prepare and serve nutritious meals
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
CPR Certificate
First Aid Certificate
Personal Support Worker Certificate
Target audience
Adults
Elderly
Females
Males
Terminally ill
Security and safety
Criminal record check
Immunization records
Reference required
Vulnerable sector check
Transportation/travel information
Own transportation
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Handling heavy loads
Overtime required
Sitting
Walking
Work under pressure
Weight handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Personal suitability
Punctuality
Client focus
Dependability
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Flexibility
Initiative
Judgement
Organized
Reliability
Team player
Screening questions
Are you available for shift or on-call work?
Are you available for the advertised start date?
Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
Health benefits
Health care plan
Paramedical services coverage
Vision care benefits
Long term benefits
Group insurance benefits
Life insurance
Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Other benefits
Free parking available