personal support worker - home support

Education:

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year.

Work site environment:

Non-smoking.

Work setting:

Various locations. Work in employer's/client's home.

Tasks:

• Administer bedside and personal care.
• Administer medications.
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene.
• Change non-sterile dressings.
• 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.
• Shop for food and household supplies.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.
• Cook.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• CPR Certificate.
• First Aid Certificate.
• Personal Support Worker Certificate.

Security and safety:

Criminal record check.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Physically demanding.

Weight handling:

• Between 45 and 60 kg (100-132 lbs).
• Between 61 and 80 kg (133-176 lbs).

Personal suitability:

• Punctuality.
• Client focus.
• Dependability.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Flexibility.
• Initiative.
• Judgement.
• Organized.
• Reliability.
• Team player.
• Patience.
• Honesty.

Experience:

1 to less than 7 months.

Employment terms options:

• Early morning.
• Evening.
• Shift.
• Morning.
• Day.
• Weekend.
• Overtime available.

Workplace information:

On the road job.

Support for youths:

Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.