personal support worker - home support

Dorvict Resource & Consulting Centre; Woodstock; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local health services provider in Woodstock is looking for a part-time Personal Support Worker. This role involves providing personal care, support with daily activities, and companionship to clients. Ideal candidates should have a relevant educational background and a minimum of 7 months experience. Flexible working hours are available, and this position requires work in person at the physical location. All applicants must be authorized to work in Canada.

Qualifications

• 7 months to less than 1 year experience in similar roles is preferred.
• Must be a permanent resident or have a valid work permit in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Administer bedside and personal care to clients.
• Assist clients with bathing and personal hygiene.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals, including cooking.
• Perform light housekeeping duties and provide companionship.

Skills

Punctuality

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Initiative

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) Certificate

CPR Certificate

First Aid Certificate

Personal Support Worker Certificate

Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate

Job description

Job details

• Location Woodstock, ON N4S 6J9
• Salary 23.00 to 25.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 10 to 29 hours per week
• Terms of employment Casual employment Part time
• Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Flexible hours, To be determined
• Starts as soon as possible
• Source Job Bank #3468288

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

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

Responsibilities

• Administer bedside and personal care
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
• Collect specimens
• Feed or assist in feeding
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Provide companionship
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals
• Cook

Credentials

• Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) Certificate
• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Personal Support Worker Certificate
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate

Security and safety

• Reference required
• Immunization records
• Tuberculosis test
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Walking
• Work under pressure
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

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

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.