personal support worker - home support

Government of Canada; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization located in Hamilton, Ontario, is seeking a dedicated personal care assistant to provide bedside care and support to clients. Candidates must have a secondary school diploma and 1 to 2 years of experience in personal care. Duties include assisting with personal hygiene, meal preparation, and maintaining a clean environment. A valid driver's licence and vehicle are required for transportation to various locations. Health benefits are included, making it a rewarding opportunity.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Mileage paid

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience in personal care assistance.
• Valid driver's licence and own vehicle required.
• Ability to manage difficult situations with clients.

Responsibilities

• Administer bedside and personal care to clients.
• Assist clients with daily hygiene and nutrition.
• Perform housekeeping and light cleaning duties.
• Plan and prepare therapeutic diets and meals.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Organized

Patience

Team player

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 Setting

• Various locations
• Work in employer's/client's home

Responsibilities

• Administer bedside and personal care
• Administer medications
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Feed or assist in feeding
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Plan therapeutic diets and menus
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals
• Manage difficult situations with customers
• Make beds and change sheets
• Maintain clean and safe work environment
• Perform other duties related to patient care and comfort

Additional Information

Transportation/Travel Information

• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Work Conditions & Physical Capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail

Personal Suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• OrganizedTeam player
• Patience

Benefits

Health Benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan

Financial Benefits

• Mileage paid