personal support worker - home support

Waterdown Manor; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Hamilton is seeking a caregiver to provide personal care and companionship for clients, including those with disabilities and Alzheimer's disease. Candidates must have relevant certifications, at least 1 year of experience, and excellent interpersonal skills. The position requires physical effort and adherence to safety protocols. This full-time role is ideal for patient and organized individuals who thrive in a client-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in personal care.
• Must possess CPR and Personal Support Worker Certificates.
• Ability to work with elderly, disabled, and individuals with mental health issues.

Responsibilities

• Administer bedside and personal care to clients.
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene.
• Provide companionship and personal care.

Skills

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Reliability

Team player

Patience

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma

Tools

CPR Certificate

Personal Support Worker Certificate

Job description

Overview

Education

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

Work site environment

• Non-smoking

Tasks

• Administer bedside and personal care
• Administer medications
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• CPR Certificate
• Personal Support Worker Certificate

Target audience

• Persons with Alzheimer's disease
• Elderly
• Females
• Males
• Persons with a disability
• Persons with mental health disabilities
• Persons with physical disabilities

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Reference required

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding

Personal suitability

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

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years
• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 30 hours per week