Personal Care Aide - Home Care

Autism Services; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 21,146 - 21,352; Full time

Job summary

Autism Services in Saskatoon is seeking a caregiver to provide bedside and personal care, assist with medications, and support daily living tasks for clients. Duties include bathing, housekeeping, meal preparation, and offering companionship. A valid PSW certificate with CPR and First Aid is preferred, plus a background check.

The role requires flexibility for shifts including evenings and weekends; training and safety protocols are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience providing bedside and personal care to clients.
• Ability to assist with bathing and personal hygiene.
• Capable of light housekeeping and meal preparation.
• Criminal record check or clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Administer bedside and personal care to clients.
• Administer medications as prescribed.
• Assist clients with bathing and personal hygiene.
• Launder clothing and household linens as needed.
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals; cook as required.

Skills

Bedside care

Medication administration

Personal hygiene

Companionship

Meal preparation

Education

Personal Support Worker Certificate

CPR Certificate

First Aid Certificate

Job description

$15.35 to $15.50 hourly (to be negotiated)

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Tasks

• Administer bedside and personal care
• Administer medications
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals
• Cook

Certificates, licences, memberships, and coursesﾠ

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

Target audience

• Persons with Alzheimer's disease
• Elderly
• Females
• Males

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

• Evening
• Shift
• Morning

Employment terms options

• Weekend