Personal Support Worker

5 days ago


Amherst, Canada Amherst FDP Full time

Work Term: Casual
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 1 to 30 hours bi-weekly
- Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- Experience: Experience an asset
- or equivalent experience
**Work site environment**:

- Non-smoking
**Work setting**:

- Staff accommodation provided
- Work in employer's/client's home
**Tasks**:

- Administer bedside and personal care
- Administer medications
- Assist clients in water (i.e. pool)
- Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
- Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
- Assume full responsibility for household (in absence of householder)
- Launder clothing and household linens
- Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
- Provide personal care
- Prepare and serve nutritious meals
- Cook
**Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses**:

- Core competencies for public health in Canada Course
- First Aid Certificate
- Personal Support Worker Certificate
**Target audience**:

- Adults
- Females
**Security and safety**:

- Criminal record check
- Reference required
- Driver's validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Vulnerable sector check
**Transportation/travel information**:

- Own transportation
- Valid driver's licence
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
**Personal suitability**:

- Punctuality
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Patience
- Honesty
**Screening questions**:

- Are you available for shift or on-call work?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
**Other benefits**:

- Free parking available



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