personal support worker - home support

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work site environment:

Non-smoking.

Tasks:

• 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.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• CPR Certificate.
• First Aid Certificate.

Target audience:

Elderly.

Security and safety:

Vulnerable sector check.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Physically demanding. Work under pressure. Attention to detail. Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

Personal suitability:

• Client focus.
• Dependability.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Flexibility.
• Judgement.
• Organized.
• Reliability.
• Team player.
• Values and ethics.

Employment terms options:

• Early morning.
• Evening.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Employment terms options:

• Shift.
• Morning.
• Day.
• Weekend.