personal support worker - home support

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Tasks:

• Administer medications.
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene.
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk.
• Provide companionship.
• Provide personal care.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

First Aid Certificate.

Screening questions:

Do you have experience working in this field?.

Experience:

7 months to less than 1 year.

Health benefits:

Health care plan.

Support for newcomers and refugees:

Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.). Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.) . Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition.

Support for youths:

Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.