personal support worker - home support

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work site environment:

Non-smoking.

Work setting:

Remote location.

Tasks:

• Administer medications.
• Assist clients in water (i.e. pool).
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene.
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk.
• Feed or assist in feeding.
• Launder clothing and household 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. Physically demanding. Repetitive tasks. Work under pressure. Weight handling: Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs).

Personal suitability:

• Client focus.
• Dependability.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility.
• Initiative.
• Judgement.
• Organized.
• Reliability.
• Patience.
• Honesty.

Employment terms options:

Evening.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Employment terms options:

Morning. Day. Weekend.

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.