Personal Support Worker - Home Support

Work site environment

• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Willing to relocate
• Employer's home

Responsibilities

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
• Collect specimens
• Feed or assist in feeding
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Mend clothing and linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Plan therapeutic diets and menus
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care
• Shop for food and household supplies
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization

Target audience

• Females
• Persons with physical disabilities

Additional information

Security and safety

• Reference required

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting
• Walking

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Dependability
• Organized
• Reliability
• Patience