personal support worker - home support

Harvey Silver; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated health aides to provide essential personal care and companionship to clients in their homes. The role involves administering medications, assisting with personal hygiene, and ensuring clients' well-being through companionship and support. Ideal candidates will possess a college certificate in health aide or a Personal Support Worker Certificate, along with relevant certifications in CPR and First Aid. Join a rewarding environment where your contributions make a significant impact on the lives of others while enjoying on-site amenities and paid time off for volunteering.

Benefits

On-site amenities

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Transportation provided by employer

Qualifications

• Completion of a college program in health aide or personal support.
• Certificates in CPR, First Aid, and Personal Support Worker required.

Responsibilities

• Administer bedside and personal care to clients.
• Assist clients with bathing and personal hygiene.
• Provide companionship and support during exercises.

Skills

Client focus

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Flexibility

Punctuality

Education

College or CEGEP certificate

Personal Support Worker Certificate

Job description

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
• Health aide

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
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Mend clothing and linens
• Provide companionship

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Personal Support Worker Certificate
• Elderly

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Experience

• 1 to less than 7 months
• Bonus

Other benefits

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

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