[ref. o46946717] Personal support worker - home support - Mississauga

apartmentCristina Torrejos placeMississauga calendar_month 

Overview

Languages

English

Education
  • College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
  • 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.

Work site environment
  • Non-smoking
Work setting
  • Room and board provided
  • Work in employer's/client's home

Responsibilities

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
  • Launder clothing and household linens
  • Mend clothing and linens
  • Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
  • Plan therapeutic diets and menus
  • Provide companionship
  • Provide personal care
  • Shop for food and household supplies
  • Prepare and serve nutritious meals
  • Cook

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
  • Developmental services worker (DSW) Training
  • CPR Certificate
  • First Aid Certificate
  • Personal Support Worker Certificate

Experience and specialization

Target audience
  • Females
  • Persons with a disability
  • Persons with mental health disabilities

Additional information

Security and safety
  • Criminal record check
  • Confidential security clearance
  • Basic security clearance
  • Reference required
Work conditions and physical capabilities
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking
  • Overtime required
Weight handling
  • Between 45 and 60 kg (100-132 lbs)
Personal suitability
  • Punctuality
  • Client focus
  • Dependability
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Flexibility
  • Initiative
  • Judgement
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Patience
  • Honesty

Benefits

Financial benefits
  • Pension plan
Other benefits
  • Free parking available
  • Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
  • Parking available
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