personal support worker - home support

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work setting:

Various locations.

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.
• Collect specimens.
• Feed or assist in feeding.
• Launder clothing and household linens.
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties.
• Provide personal care.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• CPR Certificate.
• First Aid Certificate.

Target audience:

• Elderly.
• Persons with a disability.

Personal suitability:

• Punctuality.
• Client focus.
• Patience.

Experience:

7 months to less than 1 year.

Employment terms options:

• Evening.
• Morning.
• Night.
• Day.

Support for youths:

Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.