personal support worker - home support

Government of Canada; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental health organization in Winnipeg is seeking a personal support worker to provide bedside and personal care to clients. The ideal candidate will assist with daily activities, administer medications, and support individuals with disabilities or mental health issues. A CPR and First Aid Certificate, along with 1-2 years of experience, are required. This position does not offer remote work. Competitive benefits are offered as per the collective agreement.

Benefits

Wellness program

Financial benefits as per collective agreement

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience is preferred.
• Experience with elderly and disabled individuals is beneficial.
• Ability to handle physical demands of the job.

Responsibilities

• Administer bedside and personal care.
• Assist clients with bathing and personal hygiene.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.
• Perform household cleaning duties.
• Provide companionship and personal care.

Skills

Client focus

Dependability

Punctuality

Flexibility

Reliability

Patience

Organization

Initiative

Honesty

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Tools

CPR Certificate

First Aid Certificate

Health Care Aide Certificate

Personal Support Worker Certificate

Job description

Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Work site environment

• Non‑smoking

Work setting

• Various locations
• Work in employer's/client'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
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals
• Cook

Credentials

• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Health Care Aide Certificate
• Personal Support Worker Certificate

Experience and specialization (Target audience)

• Persons with Alzheimer's disease
• Elderly
• Persons with a disability
• Persons with mental health disabilities
• Persons with physical disabilities

Additional information (Security and safety)

• Criminal record check
• Basic security clearance
• Reference required

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Physically demanding
• Work under pressure

Weight handling

• Between 45 and 60 kg (100‑132 lbs)
• Between 81 and 100 kg (177‑220 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Patience
• Honesty

Benefits (Financial)

• As per collective agreement

Other benefits

• Wellness program