Personal Support Worker - Home Support

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Administer bedside and personal care
• Administer medications
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Change non-sterile dressings
• Collect specimens
• Feed or assist in feeding
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Mend clothing and linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Health Care Aide Certificate
• Personal Support Worker Certificate

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Reference required

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Patience

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Paramedical services coverage

Financial benefits

• Pension plan