personal support worker - home support

Robert De Ryk; London; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in London, Ontario is seeking a Personal Support Worker to provide essential care and assistance to clients in their homes. The role involves administering personal care, assisting with daily activities, and ensuring a supportive environment. Candidates should have a high school diploma and relevant certifications, along with experience in caring for elderly individuals and those with mental health disabilities.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience in a similar role.
• CPR and First Aid Certificates required.
• Experience with elderly and persons with mental health disabilities.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Client focus

Initiative

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work setting

• 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
• Provide companionship
• Shop for food and household supplies
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Persons with Alzheimer's disease
• Elderly
• Persons with mental health disabilities

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

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