personal support worker - home support

Government of Canada; Eastern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency is seeking a dedicated Personal Support Worker in Ontario, featuring responsibilities such as administering personal care, assisting clients with hygiene, and providing companionship. Ideal candidates should have a Personal Support Worker Certificate and experience working with individuals with diverse health needs, including the elderly and those with disabilities. Frequent travel is required as the role involves varying work locations. This position offers comprehensive health benefits and financial supports.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Travel insurance

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Qualifications

• High level of interpersonal skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Experience with individuals with various health needs including elderly and persons with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Administer bedside and personal care.
• Assist clients with bathing and hygiene.
• Provide companionship and personal care.

Skills

Client focus

Punctuality

Dependability

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Initiative

Education

Personal Support Worker Certificate

College diploma (1-2 years)

Job description

Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work setting

• Rural area
• Urban area
• Various locations
• 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
• Cook

Credentials

• Personal Support Worker Certificate

Experience and specialization

• Persons with Alzheimer's disease
• Adolescents
• Adults
• Convalescent
• Elderly
• Females
• Infant (3 months - 11 months)
• Kindergarten age (4 - 5 years)
• Males
• Newborn (including expecting mother)
• Over 12 years
• Persons with a disability
• Persons with an intellectual disability
• Persons with mental health disabilities
• Persons with physical disabilities
• School age (6 - 12 years)
• Terminally ill
• Toddler to pre-school (1 - 3 years)
• Young adults

Experience with special needs children

• Assistance with mobility

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting
• Standing for extended periods
• Walking
• Work under pressure

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

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

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Travel insurance