Part-Time Personal Support Worker – Home Support in Kitchener
Job Description
Languages
English
Education
Completion of college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training; Not required
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
First Aid Certificate; Health Care Aid Certificate; Personal Support Worker Certificate
Experience
1 to less than 7 months
Type of Clientele
Seniors; Elderly; Persons with a mental health disability; Persons with an intellectual disability; Persons with a disability; Terminally ill; Female; Male
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; Provide personal care; Provide companionship; Care for pets; Administer bedside and personal care; Assist clients to walk; Aid clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
Work Location Information
Various locations
Transportation/Travel Information
Own transportation; Own vehicle; Valid driver’s licence; Public transportation is available
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Work under pressure; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Sitting; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Standing for extended periods; Walking; Bending, crouching, kneeling
Security and Safety
Bondable; Criminal record check; Immunization records
Essential Skills
Reading text; Document use; Numeracy; Writing; Communication; Working with others; Problem solving; Critical thinking; Job task planning and organizing; Significant use of memory