personal support worker - home support

Government of Canada; Brampton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate individuals to provide personal care and companionship to elderly clients. This role involves assisting with daily activities such as bathing, meal preparation, and light housekeeping, ensuring a comfortable and supportive environment. Ideal candidates will possess strong interpersonal skills, reliability, and a genuine desire to help others. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those in need while working in a supportive setting. If you are dedicated and patient, this could be the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Transportation provided by employer

Optional accommodation available at no charge

Qualifications

• Must have a secondary school graduation certificate.
• Experience with elderly care is essential.

Responsibilities

• Administer bedside and personal care to clients.
• Assist clients with bathing and personal hygiene.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Punctuality

Dependability

Flexibility

Initiative

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Patience

Honesty

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On site

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

Work site environment

• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is NOT a condition of employment
• Work in employer's/client's home

Responsibilities Tasks

• Administer bedside and personal care
• 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
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals

Experience and specialization

• Target audience: Elderly

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Patience
• Honesty

Benefits

• Transportation provided by employer