personal aide - home support

Government of Canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Calgary seeks a personal support worker responsible for administering medications and assisting clients with personal care. Candidates should have 2-3 years of related experience, ideally working with individuals with disabilities. The position requires on-site work in a non-smoking environment, and candidates must pass a criminal record check.

Benefits

Room and board provided

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience in personal support.
• Must have a criminal record check.
• Experience working with persons with disabilities is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and assist with personal hygiene.
• Provide personal care and prepare nutritious meals.
• Launder clothing and perform light housekeeping duties.

Skills

Administer medications

Personal care assistance

Excellent oral communication

Dependability

Team player

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

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

Work site environment

• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Room and board provided
• Work in employer's/client's home
• Employer's home

Responsibilities 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
• Provide personal care
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals
• Cook

Experience and specialization Target audience

• Persons with a disability

Experience with special needs children

• Assistance with mobility
• Children with a physical disability

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Confidential security clearance
• Basic security clearance
• Reference required

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Patience
• Honesty