personal support worker - home support

THURAM HEALTHCARE SERVICES INC
London, ON, CA
$28,5 an hour
Permanent
  • Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
  • Langue de travail : Anglais
  • Heures de travail : 35 to 60 hours per week
  • Education :
  • Expérience :

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

  • Various locations
  • Work in employer's / client's home

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
  • Change non-sterile dressings
  • Feed or assist in feeding
  • Launder clothing and household linens
  • Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
  • Plan therapeutic diets and menus
  • Provide personal care
  • Prepare and serve nutritious meals

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

  • CPR Certificate
  • First Aid Certificate
  • Personal Support Worker Certificate

Target audience

  • Adults
  • Females
  • Young adults

Security and safety

Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Bending, crouching, kneeling
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking
  • Fast-paced environment
  • Handling heavy loads
  • Overtime required
  • Physically demanding
  • Repetitive tasks
  • Sitting
  • Standing for extended periods
  • Walking
  • Work under pressure

Weight handling

Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

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 available for the advertised start date?
  • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
  • Are you willing to relocate for this position?
  • Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
  • Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
  • What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan

Financial benefits

  • Pension plan
  • 16 hours ago
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