Address
Form of work
SalaryOverview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- or equivalent experience
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
Asset languages
- Hindi
- Gujarati
- Panjabi
Work site environment
- Non-smoking
Work setting
- Urban area
- Work in employer's/client's home
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Administer bedside and personal care
- Assist clients in water (i.e. pool)
- Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
- Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
- Feed or assist in feeding
- Mend clothing and linens
- Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
- Provide personal care
- Shop for food and household supplies
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Personal Support Worker Certificate
Experience and specialization
Target audience
- Adults
- Convalescent
- Elderly
- Females
- Males
- Persons with a disability
- Persons with physical disabilities
Experience with special needs children
- Assistance with mobility
Additional information
Security and safety
- Basic security clearance
- Reference required
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Repetitive tasks
- Walking
- Work under pressure
Weight handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
- Between 45 and 60 kg (100-132 lbs)
Personal suitability
- Punctuality
- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Patience
- Honesty
Benefits
Health benefits
- Disability benefits
Financial benefits
- Mileage paid
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Other benefits
