Full-Time personal support worker – home support
Job Description
Languages
English
Education
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
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Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
First Aid Certificate; CPR Certificate; Personal Support Worker Certificate
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Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
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Weight Handling
Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
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Specific Skills
Shop for food and household supplies; Provide personal care; Provide companionship; Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties; Launder clothing and household linens; Collect specimens; Administer bedside and personal care; Feed or assist in feeding; Assist clients to walk; Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
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Target Audience
Adults; Elderly; Persons with mental health disabilities; Persons with a disability; Females; Males
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Security and Safety
Bondable; Child abuse registry check; Driver’s validity licence check; Medical exam; Immunization records; Criminal record check; Adult Abuse Registry
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Transportation/Travel Information
Own transportation; Own vehicle
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Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Fast-paced environment; Repetitive tasks; Physically demanding; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Standing for extended periods; Bending, crouching, kneeling
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Work Location Information
Work in employer’s/client’s home; Various locations
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Personal Suitability
Initiative; Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Client focus; Dependability; Judgement; Reliability; Organized
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