personal support worker - home support

Centennial Health Care; Toronto; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local health care provider in Toronto is seeking a dedicated Personal Care Assistant to support elderly clients and those with physical disabilities. Responsibilities include administering personal care, assisting with daily activities, and preparing meals. The role requires a high school diploma and at least 7 months of experience in personal care. The position offers 30 to 40 hours of work per week with a focus on client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 months of experience in personal care.
• Ability to assist elderly and persons with physical disabilities.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Personal care

Medication administration

Client assistance

Nutrition planning

Housekeeping

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience : 7 months to less than 1 year

Work setting

• Work in employer's / client's home

Tasks

• Administer bedside and personal care
• Administer medications
• Assist clients in water (i.e. pool)
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
• Feed or assist in feeding
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Plan therapeutic diets and menus
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals

Target audience

• Elderly
• Persons with physical disabilities

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Patience
• Honesty

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 30 to 40 hours per week