Part-Time Personal Support Worker – Home Support (In-Home Care Assistant – Female Applicants Only) in Hamilton
Job Description
Languages
English
Education
Completion of high school; Completion of college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
First Aid Certificate; Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate
Experience
7 months to less than 1 year
Type of Clientele
Children; Persons with a disability; Female
Children’s Ages
School age (6 – 12 years)
Specific Skills
Prepare, cook and serve meals; Shop for food and household supplies; Launder clothing and household linens; Mend clothing and linens; Perform light housekeeping and cleaning; Assume full responsibility for household (in absence of householder); Provide personal care; Provide companionship; Care for pets; Drive household vehicle; Garden; Care for individuals and families; Supervise and care for children; Administer bedside and personal care; Feed or assist in feeding; Administer medications; Aid clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
Work Location Information
Work in employer’s/client’s home; Urban area
Transportation/Travel Information
Own transportation; Valid driver’s licence; Public transportation is available
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Work under pressure; Repetitive tasks; Physically demanding; Standing for extended periods; Bending, crouching, kneeling
Security and Safety
Bondable; Criminal record check; Child welfare check; Medical exam; Immunization records; Tuberculosis test
Essential Skills
Reading text; Numeracy; Communication; Working with others; Problem solving; Decision making; Critical thinking; Job task planning and organizing