About this role
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work site environment: Non-smoking. Work setting: Work in employer's/client's home. Tasks: Administer bedside and personal care. Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene. Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk. 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. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : CPR Certificate. First Aid Certificate. Personal Support Worker Certificate. Target audience: Elderly. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Driver's validity licence check. Weight handling: Between 45 and 60 kg (100-132 lbs). Personal suitability: Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Flexibility. Initiative. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Patience. Honesty. Screening questions: Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?. Employment terms options: Evening. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Employment terms options: Flexible hours. Morning. Night. On call. Day. Weekend. Overtime required. Overtime available. Support for newcomers and refugees: Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees . Support for youths: Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth. Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth. Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth. Support for Indigenous people: Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers . Support for mature workers: Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers . Supports for visible minorities: Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees.