personal support worker – nursing care

Education

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

Work setting

• Rural area
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Willing to relocate
• Chronic or long-term care facilities / centres
• Health care institution, facility or clinic

Tasks

• Provide personal care
• Provide companionship
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals
• Administer bedside and personal care
• Feed or assist in feeding
• Change non-sterile dressings
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
• Aid in the prevention of inadequate nutrition

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate
• Personal Support Worker Certificate
• Developmental services worker (DSW) Training

Target audience

• Elderly
• Persons with physical disabilities
• Persons with a disability
• Females
• Males

Security and safety

• Vulnerable sector check
• Reference required

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Punctuality
• Time management

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently a student?
• 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?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?
• What is your current field of study?
• What is your current level of study?

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Parking available