Personal Support Worker - Home Support

Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year. Work site environment: Non-smoking. Work setting: Remote location. Rural area. Urban area. Various locations. Work in employer's/client's home. Tasks: Care for pets. Administer bedside and personal care. 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. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses�: Developmental services worker (DSW) Training. Geriatric Certificate. CPR Certificate. First Aid Certificate. Personal Support Worker Certificate. Target audience: Persons with Alzheimer's disease. Adults. Convalescent. Elderly. Persons with a disability. Persons with an intellectual disability. Persons with physical disabilities. Terminally ill. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Transportation/travel information: Willing to travel regularly. Valid driver's licence. 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?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Employment terms options: Flexible hours. Morning. Night. To be determined. Day. Weekend. Workplace information: On the road job. Health benefits: Health care plan. Financial benefits: Gratuities. Mileage paid. Other benefits: Free parking available. Learning/training paid by employer. On-site amenities. Team building opportunities. Parking available.