About this role
Education: Other trades certificate or diploma. Work setting: Various locations. Work in employer's/client'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. Provide companionship. Provide personal care. Shop for food and household supplies. Prepare and serve nutritious meals. Cook. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Developmental services worker (DSW) Training. CPR Certificate. First Aid Certificate. Personal Support Worker Certificate. Target audience: Adolescents. Adults. Females. Males. Over 12 years. Persons with a disability. Persons with an intellectual disability. Persons with mental health disabilities. Persons with physical disabilities. School age (6 - 12 years). Young adults. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Bending, crouching, kneeling. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Repetitive tasks. Sitting. Standing for extended periods. Walking. Personal suitability: Punctuality. Client focus. Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Initiative. Judgement. Reliability. Team player. Patience. Honesty. Screening questions: Are you available for shift or on-call work?. Are you currently a student?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Employment terms options: Morning. Night. Day. Weekend. Health benefits: Health care plan. Support for newcomers and refugees: Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.). Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition. Support for youths: Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth. Support for Indigenous people: Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations .