personal support worker - home support

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Asset languages

• Hindi
• Panjabi

Work site environment

• Non-smoking

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Administer bedside and personal care
• Administer medications
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
• Collect specimens
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Mend clothing and linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care
• Shop for food and household supplies
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals
• Cook

Experience and specialization

Target audience

• Elderly

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding

Weight handling

• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for youths

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Employment groups - Help

Membership in a group is not a job requirement. All interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

This employer is committed to providing all job applicants with equal employment opportunities, and promoting inclusion. If you self-identify as a member of any employment group, you are encouraged to indicate it in your application.

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