personal support worker - home support

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Asset languages:

Hindi. Panjabi; Punjabi.

Work site environment:

Non-smoking.

Tasks:

• Administer bedside and personal care.
• Administer medications.
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk.
• Collect specimens.
• Launder clothing and household linens.
• Mend clothing and linens.
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties.
• Provide companionship.
• Provide personal care.
• Shop for food and household supplies.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.
• Cook.

Target audience:

Elderly.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Bending, crouching, kneeling.
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking.
• Fast-paced environment.
• Physically demanding.
• Weight handling: Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs).

Personal suitability:

• Dependability.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Flexibility.
• Judgement.
• Organized.
• Reliability.
• Team player.

Employment terms options:

• Early morning.

Experience:

7 months to less than 1 year.

Employment terms options:

• Evening.
• Morning.
• Day.

Support for youths:

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment.
• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.