home support worker

JND Friends Forever Society; Victoria; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading support organization in Victoria is seeking a dedicated Personal Support Worker. The role focuses on providing essential personal care, assistance with daily living activities, and companionship for clients in the employer's home. Qualifications include relevant certifications and a dedication to client welfare.

Qualifications

• Valid CPR Certificate and First Aid Certificate required.
• Experience working with adults and persons with disabilities preferred.
• Criminal record check and confidentiality clearance mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Administer bedside and personal care to clients.
• Assist clients with bathing, hygiene, and feeding.
• Plan therapeutic diets and provide companionship.

Skills

Client focus

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Personal Support Worker Certificate

Job description

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work setting

• Employer's home

Tasks

• Administer bedside and personal care
• Administer medications
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Feed or assist in feeding
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Plan therapeutic diets and menus
• Provide companionship

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Personal Support Worker Certificate
• Adults
• Persons with a disability
• Persons with physical disabilities

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Confidential security clearance
• Reference required

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Up to 23 kg (50 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?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?