personal support worker - home support

JANIS CARE SERVICES; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate individuals to provide personal care and support to clients in their homes. This role involves assisting with daily activities such as bathing, feeding, and light housekeeping, ensuring clients receive the care and companionship they need. Ideal candidates will possess relevant certifications and a strong focus on client well-being. If you are a reliable and caring individual looking to make a difference in people's lives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Completion of secondary school and relevant certifications is required.
• Experience in personal care and support for clients is essential.

Responsibilities

• Administer personal care and assist clients with daily activities.
• Prepare meals and provide companionship to clients.
• Perform light housekeeping and laundry duties.

Skills

Client focus

Initiative

Judgement

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Community disability studies Certificate

Geriatric Certificate

Mental health first aid Certificate

CPR Certificate

First Aid Certificate

Job description

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work Setting

• Work in employer's / client's home

Tasks

• Administer bedside and personal care
• Administer medications
• Assist clients in water (i.e. pool)
• 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
• Shop for food and household supplies
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals
• Cook

Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses

• Community disability studies Certificate
• Geriatric Certificate
• Mental health first aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Persons with Alzheimer's disease
• Adults
• Elderly
• Females
• Persons with a disability
• Persons with an intellectual disability
• Persons with mental health disabilities
• Persons with physical disabilities

Security and Safety

• Criminal record check
• Reference required

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal Suitability

• Client focus
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player

Are you available for shift or on-call work?

Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?

Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

What is the highest level of study you have completed?