personal support worker - home support

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Tasks:

• Administer bedside and personal care.
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene.
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk.
• Change non-sterile dressings.
• Collect specimens.
• Feed or assist in feeding.
• Launder clothing and household linens.
• Mend clothing and 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.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• CPR Certificate.
• First Aid Certificate.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Bending, crouching, kneeling.
• Handling heavy loads.
• Sitting.
• Standing for extended periods.
• Walking.
• Work under pressure.

Personal suitability:

• Punctuality.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Judgement.
• Organized.
• Reliability.
• Honesty.

Experience:

1 to less than 7 months.

Employment terms options:

• Early morning.
• Evening.
• Morning.
• Night.
• Day.
• Weekend.
• Overtime required.