personal support worker - home support

Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 35 hours per week
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
Tasks
Administer bedside and personal care
Administer medications
Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
Change non-sterile dressings
Feed or assist in feeding
Mend clothing and linens
Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
Provide companionship
Provide personal care
Shop for food and household supplies
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
CPR Certificate
First Aid Certificate
Health Care Aide Certificate
Personal Support Worker Certificate
Target audience
Elderly
Security and safety
Criminal record check
Transportation/travel information
Public transportation is available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Fast-paced environment
Handling heavy loads
Overtime required
Physically demanding
Repetitive tasks
Sitting
Standing for extended periods
Walking
Work under pressure
Weight handling
Between 45 and 60 kg (100-132 lbs)
Health benefits
Dental plan
Disability benefits
Health care plan
Paramedical services coverage
Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
As per collective agreement
Other benefits
Free parking available
Learning/training paid by employer
On-site recreation and activities
Team building opportunities
Wellness program