personal support worker - home support

Kim Foo; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A personal care service provider in Toronto is seeking dedicated individuals for personal support work. This role involves administering care and companionship to the elderly and individuals with disabilities. Candidates should possess relevant certifications such as CPR and Personal Support Worker. The position offers flexible hours within a supportive environment, making it an excellent opportunity for those passionate about helping others.

Benefits

Parking available

Support for newcomers and refugees

Diversity and cross-cultural training

Qualifications

• Education in personal support or related fields.
• Certifications like CPR and Personal Support Worker.

Responsibilities

• Administer bedside and personal care.
• Assist clients with bathing and hygiene.
• Prepare nutritious meals and cook.
• Provide companionship and personal care.

Skills

Client focus

Punctuality

Dependability

Excellent oral communication

Flexibility

Organized

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

CPR Certificate

Personal Support Worker Certificate

Job description

Overview

• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 34 to 44 hours per week
• Education : Other trades certificate or diploma
• Experience : Experience an asset

Work site environment

• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Employer's home

Responsibilities

• Administer bedside and personal care
• Administer medications
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
• Change non-sterile dressings
• Feed or assist in feeding
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Mend clothing and linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Plan therapeutic diets and menus
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals
• Cook

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• CPR Certificate
• Personal Support Worker Certificate

Target audience

• Elderly
• Males
• Persons with physical disabilities

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Other benefits

• Parking available

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Does not require Canadian work experience

Supports for visible minorities

• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities