Overview
Languages
English
Education
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College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
Work setting
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Room and board provided
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Urban area
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Willing to relocate
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Administer bedside and personal care
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Administer medications
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Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
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Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
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Change non-sterile dressings
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Feed or assist in feeding
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Launder clothing and household linens
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Mend clothing and linens
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Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
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Provide companionship
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Provide personal care
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Shop for food and household supplies
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Prepare and serve nutritious meals
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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Personal Support Worker Certificate
Experience and specialization
Target audience
Additional information
Security and safety
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Bending, crouching, kneeling
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Combination of sitting, standing, walking
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Fast-paced environment
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Handling heavy loads
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Overtime required
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Physically demanding
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Repetitive tasks
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Sitting
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Standing for extended periods
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Walking
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Work under pressure
Weight handling
Personal suitability
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Punctuality
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Client focus
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Dependability
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Efficient interpersonal skills
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Excellent oral communication
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Flexibility
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Initiative
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Judgement
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Organized
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Reliability
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Team player
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for persons with disabilities
- Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.)
Support for newcomers and refugees
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
Support for Veterans
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Veterans
Support for Indigenous people
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
Support for mature workers
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers
Supports for visible minorities
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.