Personal Support Worker

Job Description

Job Description

As a caring, responsible health care team member, you will support clients to be as safe and independent in their homes as possible, helping them to live their best lives.

You will provide personal care to clients in their home, and may assist them to mobilize and perform light exercises. You will act at all times with the client and their family at the heart of all you do, observing, documenting, and reporting any changes in their condition to your Manager / Supervisor.

You may be required to perform light housekeeping tasks as indicated in client care plans.

What you will need to be successful

• Your Personal Support Worker Certificate, or valid certification as a Home Support Worker, Home Support worker level II, Home Support worker level III, Health Care aid or personal attendant
• Students currently enrolled (post first year) in health care programs such as nursing, rehab, para medicine or have a valid certificate as a Developmental Support Worker or a valid certificate as an RN , RPN, or Practical Nurse, midwife or physician ( either domestic or foreign trained )
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification
• A clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening within the last 12 months
• Proof of a negative TB test within the last 12 months and an up-to-date immunization record
• Ability to travel from home to home within the community
• Commitment to work every other weekend
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills required; the ability to communicate in French or other languages is considered an asset
• Reliability and strong organization skills
• Ability to safely lift up to 35 lbs. (16 kg)

Candidate must be legally entitled to work in Canada and a resident of Ontario.

Position is not suitable for International Students

Company Description

VPI is working with the employer to find suitable candidates and help fill this position. We are not a placement agency, we partner with employers in the community to post jobs and recruit qualified candidates on their behalf.

As an Employment Ontario service provider, we offer free programs and services to help job seekers find meaningful work.

Applicants must live in Ontario, Canada, and legally entitled to work in Canada

Positions are not suitable for International Students

Company Description

VPI is working with the employer to find suitable candidates and help fill this position. We are not a placement agency, we partner with employers in the community to post jobs and recruit qualified candidates on their behalf.

As an Employment Ontario service provider, we offer free programs and services to help job seekers find meaningful work.

r nApplicants must live in Ontario, Canada, and legally entitled to work in Canada r nPositions are not suitable for International Students