personal support worker - home support

Dorvict Resource & Consulting Centre; St. Thomas; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A health care provider in St. Thomas, Canada is seeking a Personal Support Worker for home support. The role includes assisting clients with personal care, hygiene, and daily activities while providing companionship. Candidates should have an Other-trade certificate or diploma and experience in personal support. Flexibility in hours is key as shifts may vary. The position is part-time and offers a pay range of $23.00 to $25.00 per hour, depending on negotiations.

Qualifications

• 7 months to less than 1 year experience.
• Certificates in CPR, First Aid, and Personal Support Worker.

Responsibilities

• Administer bedside and personal care.
• Assist clients with bathing and personal hygiene.
• Provide companionship.

Skills

Punctuality

Client focus

Dependability

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Education

Other‑trade certificate or diploma

Job description

Job Title

Personal Support Worker – Home Support

Employer

Dorvict Resource & Consulting Centre

Location

St. Thomas, ON N5P 0A1, On site

Salary

$23.00 to $25.00 per hour (negotiable) – 10 to 29 hours per week.

Employment Type

Casual part‑time; Flexible hours – Early morning, morning, day, evening, night, weekend, to be determined.

Advertisement Period

Advertised until 2026-01-02.

Responsibilities

• Administer bedside and personal care.
• Assist clients with bathing and personal hygiene.
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walks.
• Change non‑sterile dressings.
• Collect specimens.
• Feed or assist in feeding.
• Provide companionship.
• Provide personal care.

Qualifications

• Other‑trade certificate or diploma.
• 7 months to less than 1 year experience.

Certificates and Licences

• Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) Certificate.
• CPR Certificate.
• First Aid Certificate.
• Personal Support Worker Certificate.
• Non‑violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate.

Physical Requirements

• Bending, crouching, kneeling.
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking.
• Fast‑paced environment.
• Handling heavy loads up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
• Physically demanding; repetitive tasks.
• Standing for extended periods.
• Walking.
• Work under pressure.

Personal Suitability

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

Eligibility

You can apply if you are:

• Canadian citizen.
• Permanent resident of Canada.
• Temporary resident with a valid work permit.

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Security and Safety

• Reference required.
• Immunisation records.
• Tuberculosis test.
• Vulnerable sector check.

Transportation

• Own transportation.

Company Profile

• Health care & social assistance.
• 5 job postings advertised.
• Large business (between 100 and 500 employees).