personal support worker - home support

Evette Rebucal; Toronto; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for a Personal Support Worker in Toronto. The role involves administering medications, assisting clients in daily activities, and providing companionship. Candidates must have a secondary school graduation certificate and a Personal Support Worker Certificate. Flexible working conditions and various benefits are offered, making it an ideal opportunity for compassionate individuals.

Benefits

Free parking available

Paid time off

Transportation provided by employer

On-site amenities

Qualifications

• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years.
• Ability to provide companionship and assist clients with daily tasks.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and assist clients in daily activities.
• Plan therapeutic diets and cook meals as required.
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties.

Skills

Client focus

Punctuality

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Personal Support Worker Certificate

Job description

• Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience : 1 year to less than 2 years

Work setting

• Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note : This is NOT a condition of employment
• Room and board provided
• Work in employer's / client's home
• Employer's home

Tasks

• Administer medications
• Assist clients in water (i.e. pool)
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Plan therapeutic diets and menus
• Provide companionship
• Shop for food and household supplies
• Cook

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Personal Support Worker Certificate
• Elderly

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Reference required

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Walking
• Work under pressure
• Between 61 and 80 kg (133-176 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently a student?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Transportation provided by employer
• Parking available

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and / or refugees
• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
• Supports newcomers and / or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and / or refugees with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and / or refugees

Support for youths

• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for mature workers

• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
• Offers resources to help mature workers plan their retirement (for example : financial planning, access to pension and benefits, lifestyle adjustments, etc.)

Supports for visible minorities

• Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees

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