personal support worker - home support

Spectrum Home & Family Care; Summerland; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a forward-thinking company that provides essential home care services. As a Personal Support Worker, you will play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for clients by offering personal care, companionship, and assistance with daily tasks. This position offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others in a supportive environment. If you are compassionate, reliable, and ready to take on a rewarding challenge, this role is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to contribute to the well-being of your community while growing your skills in the home health care sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in personal care and companionship for adults.
• CPR and First Aid certifications are essential.

Responsibilities

• Administer personal care and assist with daily living activities.
• Perform light housekeeping and provide companionship.

Skills

Personal Care

Companionship

Light Housekeeping

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Job description

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Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma
  
  

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On site

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

Work site environment

• Non-smoking
  
  

Work setting

• Work in employer's/client's home
  
  

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Administer bedside and personal care
• Feed or assist in feeding
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care
  
  

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
  
  

Experience and specialization

Target audience

• Adults
• Females
  
  

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Reference required
  
  

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting
• Standing for extended periods
• Walking
  
  

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
• Between 45 and 60 kg (100-132 lbs)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Home Health Care Services

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