Personal Support Worker - home support

Languages: English

Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year, or equivalent experience

Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years

Work setting: Work must be completed at the client’s home. There is no option to work remotely. Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. (Note: This is NOT a condition of employment).

Responsibilities: Administer bedside and personal care, Administer medications, Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene, Change non-sterile dressings, Feed or assist in feeding, Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties, Plan therapeutic diets and menus, Provide companionship, Provide personal care, Prepare and serve nutritious meals.

Credentials: Personal Support Worker Certificate

Specialization: Persons with Alzheimer’s disease, Elderly, Persons with physical disabilities

Work conditions and physical capabilities: Bending, crouching, kneeling. Handling heavy loads. Physically demanding. Weight handling up to 45 kg (100 lbs).

Personal suitability: Punctuality, Dependability, Flexibility, Judgement, Organized, Reliability, Patience, Honesty