personal support worker - home support

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

Job summary

A governmental organization in Ottawa is seeking support staff to assist in various caregiving tasks, including housekeeping, meal preparation, and companionship. Candidates must have a high school diploma and relevant certifications like CPR and First Aid. The position requires working on-site without remote options.

Responsibilities

• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk.
• Launder clothing and household linens.
• Mend clothing and linens.
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties.
• Provide companionship.
• Shop for food and household supplies.
• Cook and prepare meals.
• Provide religious education and spiritual guidance.
• Plan menus and diet under direction.
• Make beds and change sheets.

Skills

Client focus

Punctuality

Dependability

Reliability

Excellent oral communication

Flexibility

Patience

Efficiency in interpersonal skills

Honesty

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

CPR Certificate

First Aid Certificate

Personal Support Worker Certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Asset languages

• Hindi
• Panjabi

Responsibilities Tasks

• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Mend clothing and linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Provide companionship
• Shop for food and household supplies
• Cook
• Provide religious education, spiritual guidance and moral support
• Prepare and cook special meals for patients as instructed by dietitian or chef
• Make beds and change sheets
• Plan menus and diet for individuals or groups under direction of dietition or nutritionist

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Immunization records
• Vulnerable sector check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods
• Walking

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Patience
• Honesty