Personal Assistant - Home Care

Autismservices; Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 23,419 - 33,751; Full time

Job summary

Autismservices in Saskatchewan seeks a personal care provider to assist clients with daily living activities, including bathing, meal preparation, and personal hygiene. Candidates must have certificates in First Aid, Health Care Aide, and Personal Support Worker. The role requires physical stamina and a client-focused approach.

The work environment is primarily the client's home, which may be in a rural setting, and involves routine physical tasks.

Qualifications

• Certification in First Aid, Health Care Aide, and Personal Support Worker required.
• Experience with administering personal care and medications preferred.
• Ability to perform physical tasks under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Administer bedside and personal care to clients.
• Assist clients with bathing, hygiene, and regular exercise.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals and assist with feeding.
• Perform light housekeeping and laundry duties.

Skills

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Dependability

Patience

Education

First Aid Certificate

Health Care Aide Certificate

Personal Support Worker Certificate

Job description

$17.00 to $24.50 hourly (to be negotiated)

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Work Site Environment

• Non-smoking

Work Setting

• Rural area
• Work in employer's/client's home
• Willing to relocate
• Employer's home

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
• Feed or assist in feeding
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Mend clothing and linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Plan therapeutic diets and menus
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care
• Shop for food and household supplies
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals
• Cook

Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses

• First Aid Certificate
• Health Care Aide Certificate
• Personal Support Worker Certificate

Security and Safety

• Reference required

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Weight handling up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Personal Suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Patience
• Honesty

Screening Questions

• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

Employment Terms Options

• Day