personal support worker - home support

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work site environment: Non-smoking. Work setting: Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is NOT a condition of employment. Work in employer's/client's home. Tasks: Administer bedside and personal care. Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene. Change non-sterile dressings.

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. Target audience: Elderly. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Weight handling: Up to 9 kg (20 lbs).

Personal suitability: Punctuality. Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Flexibility. Initiative. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Patience. Honesty. Screening questions: Do you have experience working in this field?. Experience: 1 to less than 7 months. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Morning. Day. Other benefits: Transportation provided by employer.