personal support worker - home support

Education:

College/CEGEP. or equivalent experience.

Work site environment:

Non-smoking.

Work setting:

Employer's home.

Tasks:

• 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.
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties.
• Provide personal care.
• Shop for food and household supplies.
• Cook.
• Accompany patients on outdoor recreational activities.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• CPR Certificate.
• First Aid Certificate.
• Health Care Aide Certificate.
• Personal Support Worker Certificate.

Security and safety:

• Criminal record check.
• Driving record check (abstract).

Transportation/travel information:

Own vehicle.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

Fast-paced environment.

Weight handling:

Between 45 and 60 kg (100-132 lbs).

Personal suitability:

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

Screening questions:

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?.
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
• Are you currently a student?.
• Do you have experience working in this field?.
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.

Experience:

2 years to less than 3 years.

Employment terms options:

• Night.
• To be determined.
• Day.
• Weekend.