personal support worker - home support

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Work site environment

• Non-smoking

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
• Plan therapeutic diets and menus
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care
• Shop for food and household supplies
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals
• Administer first-aid and other assistance

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Target audience

• Adults
• Persons with a disability
• Persons with an intellectual disability
• Persons with mental health disabilities
• Persons with physical disabilities

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Employment terms options

• To be determined

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Mileage paid

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning / training paid by employer
• Team building opportunities