About this role
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work site environment: Non-smoking. Work setting: Employer's home. Tasks: Administer bedside and personal care. Administer medications. 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. Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties. Plan therapeutic diets and menus. Provide companionship. Provide personal care. Prepare and serve nutritious meals. Accompany clients to appointments and social outings. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : CPR Certificate. First Aid Certificate. Personal Support Worker Certificate. Target audience: Persons with Alzheimer's disease. Elderly. Persons with physical disabilities. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Reference required. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Bending, crouching, kneeling. Handling heavy loads. Physically demanding. Repetitive tasks. Weight handling: Between 45 and 60 kg (100-132 lbs). Personal suitability: Punctuality. Client focus. Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Flexibility. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Patience. Honesty. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Employment terms options: Shift. Morning. Night. Day. Weekend. Support for youths: Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.