Personal support worker - home support

Overview

Languages

English

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
• or equivalent experience

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

• Non-smoking

• Work in employer's/client's home

Responsibilities

• Administer bedside and personal care
• Assist clients in water (i.e. pool)
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
• Change non-sterile dressings
• 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

Credentials

• Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Certificate
• Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) Certificate
• Behaviour management Certification
• Core competencies for public health in Canada Course
• Developmental services worker (DSW) Training
• Mental health first aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Personal Support Worker Certificate

Experience and specialization

• Adults
• Elderly
• Persons with a disability
• Persons with physical disabilities

• South Indian

Additional information

• Criminal record check
• Basic security clearance
• Reference required

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Fast-paced environment
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting
• Standing for extended periods
• Walking
• Work under pressure

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

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