personal support worker - home support

Government of Canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A position with the Government of Canada requires a dedicated individual to provide personal care and assistance to clients in their homes. Responsibilities include administering medications, assisting with daily activities, and ensuring a clean and safe environment. The role demands a strong focus on client needs and effective communication skills. Applicants should have a high school diploma and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience required.
• CPR and First Aid certificates needed.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Punctuality

Client focus

Dependability

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Flexibility

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Honesty

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 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

• Work in employer's/client's home

Responsibilities Tasks

• 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
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization Target audience

• Over 12 years
• Persons with an intellectual disability

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Reference required

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Fast-paced environment
• Overtime required
• Standing for extended periods
• Walking

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Honesty