[ref. s8859317] Personal support worker - home support - Hamilton

apartmentPrivate Home PSW placeHamilton 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
  • Registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing, other
  • Practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants, other

Experience

5 years or more

On site

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

Work site environment
  • Non-smoking
Work setting
  • Work in employer's/client's home
  • Employer's home

Responsibilities

Tasks
  • Administer bedside and personal care
  • Administer medications
  • 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
  • Shop for food and household supplies
  • Prepare and serve nutritious meals
  • Cook

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
  • Geriatric Certificate
  • CPR Certificate
  • First Aid Certificate
  • Health Care Aide Certificate
  • Personal Support Worker Certificate

Experience and specialization

Target audience
  • Elderly
  • Females
  • Persons with physical disabilities

Additional information

Security and safety
  • Criminal record check
  • Confidential security clearance
Work conditions and physical capabilities
  • Bending, crouching, kneeling
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking
  • Sitting
  • Walking
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
  • Team player
  • Patience
  • Honesty

Benefits

Other benefits
  • Free parking available
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