Address
Form of work
SalaryOverview
Languages
English
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
- or equivalent experience
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
Work site environment
- Non-smoking
Work setting
- Remote location
- Room and board provided
- Rural area
- Work in employer's/client's home
- Employer's home
Responsibilities
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
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Personal Support Worker Certificate
Experience and specialization
Target audience
- Adults
- Elderly
Additional information
Security and safety
- Reference required
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Handling heavy loads
- Sitting
- Walking
- Work under pressure
Weight handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Patience
- Honesty
Benefits
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- On-site amenities
- On-site housing options
