- Education : Other trades certificate or diploma
- Experience : 1 year to less than 2 years
- or equivalent experience
Tasks
- Administer medications
- Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
- Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
- 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
- Prepare medications for clients
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Personal Support Worker Certificate
Target audience
- Elderly
- Persons with a disability
- Persons with physical disabilities
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Reference required
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Weight handling
Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
Personal suitability
- Punctuality
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Patience
- Honesty
Screening questions
- Are you available for the advertised start date?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
Other benefits
- On-site housing options
- On-site recreation and activities
- Parking available
- Work Term : Temporary
- Work Language : English
- Hours : 40 hours per week
6 days ago