personal support worker - home support

Government of Canada; Ennismore; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency seeks a dedicated personal care worker in Ennismore, Ontario. The role involves administering personal care and assisting clients with daily activities, focusing on individuals with disabilities. Candidates must possess a secondary school graduation certificate and are expected to work on-site without remote options. Experience in a similar environment is essential and a criminal record check is required.

Benefits

Bonus

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of relevant experience required.
• Ability to work under pressure in a physically demanding environment.
• Must pass a criminal record check.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and personal care to clients.
• Provide personal companionship and assistance with daily activities.
• Perform light housekeeping and prepare nutritious meals.

Skills

Administer bedside and personal care

Administer medications

Assist clients with bathing and hygiene

Provide companionship

Excellent oral communication

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

• Employer'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
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Mend clothing and linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals

Experience and specialization Target audience

• Persons with a disability

Additional information 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
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting
• Standing for extended periods
• Walking
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

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

Benefits Financial benefits

• Bonus