personal support worker - home support

Konni Care; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local caregiving service is seeking compassionate individuals for a permanent caregiving position in Edmonton. Responsibilities include administering personal care, assisting with daily living activities, and providing companionship to clients such as the elderly and those with disabilities. Required qualifications include a college certificate in relevant fields and CPR/First Aid certifications. The role requires excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to work in a home setting. Competitive hours and supportive work environment offered.

Benefits

Free parking available

On-site amenities

On-site housing options

Subsidised public transportation

Qualifications

• Must have CPR and First Aid Certificates.
• Experience in caring for sensitive populations like elderly, and persons with disabilities is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer bedside and personal care to clients.
• Assist clients with routine personal hygiene tasks.
• Provide companionship and assistance in regular exercise.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals based on dietary needs.

Skills

Practical nursing

Vocational nursing

Personal care

Companionship

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

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Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

Experience

Will train

Qualifications

• Practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants, other
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Work in employer's / client's home
• Employer's home

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
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Plan therapeutic diets and menus
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care
• Shop for food and household supplies
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals
• Cook

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Target audience

• Persons with Alzheimer's disease
• Elderly
• Persons with mental health disabilities
• Persons with physical disabilities

Cuisine specialties

• South Indian

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities
• On-site housing options
• On-site recreation and activities
• Subsidised public transportation
• Parking available

Work Term: Permanent

Work Language: English

Hours: 38 hours per week