personal support worker - home support

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

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

Asset languages

• Panjabi

Work setting

• Employer's home

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
• Change non-sterile dressings
• Feed or assist in feeding
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals
• Cook
• Administer first-aid and other assistance

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• First Aid Certificate
• Health Care Aide Certificate
• Personal Support Worker Certificate

Experience and specialization

Target audience

• Elderly
• Persons with a disability

Experience with special needs children

• Assistance with mobility

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Reference required

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Patience
• Honesty