home support worker

Rona Davis, Robert Davis; Toronto; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in personal support is seeking a dedicated Personal Support Worker in Toronto. The role involves assisting clients with daily activities, administering medications, and providing companionship. Applicants should possess relevant certifications and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in clients' lives while working in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year.
• Certificates required: CPR, First Aid, Personal Support Worker.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and assist clients with personal hygiene.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals, provide companionship.
• Perform light housekeeping and laundry duties.

Skills

Client focus

Interpersonal skills

Punctuality

Flexibility

Initiative

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Personal Support Worker Certificate

CPR Certificate

First Aid Certificate

Job description

• Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience : 7 months to less than 1 year

Work setting

• Urban area
• Work in employer's / client's home
• Employer's home

Tasks

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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Reference required

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?