personal support worker - home support

Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 10 to 44 hours per week
Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience: 1 to less than 7 months
Work setting
Rural area
Work in employer's/client's home
Relocation costs not covered by employer
Tasks
Care for pets
Administer bedside and personal care
Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
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
Prepare and serve nutritious meals
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
CPR Certificate
First Aid Certificate
Health Care Aide Certificate
Personal Support Worker Certificate
Target audience
Adults
Convalescent
Elderly
Females
Males
Persons with a disability
Persons with physical disabilities
Terminally ill
Young adults
Security and safety
Criminal record check
Immunization records
Reference required
Vulnerable sector check
Transportation/travel information
Own transportation
Own vehicle
Public transportation is not available
Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Sitting
Standing for extended periods
Walking
Weight handling
Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
Screening questions
Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
Workplace information
On the road job
Health benefits
Dental plan
Health care plan
Long term benefits
Pension plan
Other benefits
Learning/training paid by employer