Home-care worker

First Nations Jobs Online; North Bay; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking available

Job summary

First Nations Jobs Online is hiring a Personal Support Worker in North Bay, ON. The role involves providing personal care, administering medications, and assisting clients with daily tasks. Applicants should have a College/CEGEP education and relevant certificates.

This full-time, permanent position emphasizes client focus and reliable communication, catering mainly to an elderly audience. Benefits include free parking and opportunities for mentorship.

Qualifications

• Experience in elder care and personal support.
• Ability to perform physical tasks like bending and lifting.
• Efficiency in personal care and companionship.

Responsibilities

• Administer bedside and personal care.
• Assist clients with bathing and personal hygiene.
• Provide companionship and personal care.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.

Skills

Personal care

Medication administration

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Education

College/CEGEP or equivalent experience

Tools

First Aid Certificate

CPR Certificate

Personal Support Worker Certificate

Job description

Location: North Bay, ON P1B 4S6. Work location: On site. Salary: 25 bi‑weekly / 40 hours per week. Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Full time. Starts as soon as possible. Benefits: Other benefits. Vacancies: 1.

Overview

Languages: English.

Education

College/CEGEP or equivalent experience.

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years.

Work site environment

On site. Non‑smoking.

Responsibilities

• Administer bedside and personal care.
• Administer medications.
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene.
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk.
• Launder clothing and household linens.
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties.
• Provide companionship.
• Provide personal care.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.

Credentials

• CPR Certificate.
• First Aid Certificate.
• Personal Support Worker Certificate.

Target audience

Elderly.

Security and safety

Criminal record check.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Bending, crouching, kneeling. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Repetitive tasks.

Weight handling

Between 45 and 60 kg (100-132 lbs).

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Free parking available.

Equal Employment Opportunity

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of the following groups: support for youths. Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth. Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.