personal support worker - home support

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work site environment:

Non-smoking.

Work setting:

Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is NOT a condition of employment. Work in employer's/client's home.

Tasks:

• Administer bedside and personal care.
• 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.

Target audience:

• Persons with Alzheimer's disease.
• Elderly.
• Males.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

Combination of sitting, standing, walking.

Weight handling:

Between 61 and 80 kg (133-176 lbs).

Personal suitability:

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

Screening questions:

Do you have experience working in this field?.

Experience:

1 to less than 7 months.

Employment terms options:

• Evening.
• Flexible hours.
• Night.
• Weekend.

Other benefits:

Transportation provided by employer.