personal support worker - home support

THURAM HEALTHCARE SERVICES INC; London; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare service provider is seeking a Personal Support Worker in London, ON. The role involves administering personal care, assisting with daily activities, and ensuring client well-being. Candidates must possess relevant certifications and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills. This position offers a supportive work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Pension plan

Qualifications

• Must have CPR and First Aid Certificates.
• Personal Support Worker Certificate required.
• Experience in personal care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer bedside and personal care to clients.
• Assist clients with bathing and personal hygiene.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.

Skills

Client focus

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Flexibility

Punctuality

Education

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

Personal Support Worker Certificate

CPR Certificate

First Aid Certificate

Job description

• Education :

Education

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

Work setting

• Various locations
• Work in employer's / client'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
• Feed or assist in feeding
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Plan therapeutic diets and menus
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Personal Support Worker Certificate
• Adults
• Females

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
• Standing for extended periods
• Walking
• Work under pressure
• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Experience

• 7 months to less than 1 year
• Pension plan

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Personal Support Worker • London, ON, CA