home support worker

PRINCESS PALO; Niagara-on-the-Lake; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading personal care provider in Niagara-on-the-Lake is looking for dedicated Personal Support Workers to assist elderly clients. Responsibilities include administering personal care, medications, and performing light housekeeping. Candidates must have CPR and First Aid certificates, and a Personal Support Worker Certificate is preferred. This is a permanent role requiring 30 to 40 hours of work per week. Join us in providing compassionate care.

Qualifications

• CPR and First Aid certificates are required.
• Personal Support Worker Certificate is preferred.
• Experience of at least 7 months in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Administer bedside and personal care to clients.
• Provide assistance with medications and hygiene.
• Perform light housekeeping and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Personal care

Administration of medications

Assisting with bathing

Punctuality

Dependability

Education

College, CEGEP or equivalent

Job description

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Tasks

• Administer bedside and personal care
• Administer medications
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Feed or assist in feeding
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Provide personal care

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Target audience

• Elderly

Security and safety

• Reference required

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Patience
• Honesty

Experience

• 7 months to less than 1 year
• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 30 to 40 hours per week