Personal support worker – home support

Sprucedale Care Centre Inc based in 96 Kittridge Ave E, Strathroy, ON N7G 2A8 is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Personal support worker – home support who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to Permanent employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, Flexible Hours, To be determined, Morning and 08:00 to 13:00. The position of Personal support worker – home support has been approved by the LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment).

Employer Name: Sprucedale Care Centre Inc
Position: Personal support worker – home support
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $21.25 to $23.65 hourly for 30 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: 96 Kittridge Ave E, Strathroy, ON N7G 2A8

Job Description

• The candidate must provide bedside and personal care.
• The candidate will be expected to assist in regular exercise, such as walking.
• The candidate must change non-sterile dressings.
• The candidate will have to feed or assist with feeding.
• The candidate must provide companionship.
• The candidate must provide personal care.
• The candidate will be expected to prepare and serve nutritious meals.
• The candidate will be expected to assist in the prevention and/or treatment of malnutrition.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in English language.
• The candidate must have a certificate or diploma from a 1 to 2 year College, CEGEP, or other non-university programme.
• The ideal candidate will have at least 1 to 2 years of experience in a related industry.
• The candidate must have completed Developmental services worker�(DSW)�Training and hold a CPR, First Aid, and Personal Support Worker Certificate.
• The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
• The candidate must be punctual.
• The candidate should be client focused.
• The candidate should be dependable.
• The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
• The candidate should have excellent oral communication skills.
• The candidate should be organised and flexible in nature.
• The candidate must be capable of acting on their own initiative.
• The candidate should have good judgemental skills.
• The candidate should be reliable.
• The candidate should be a good team player.
• The candidate should have excellent time management skills.

Work setting

• The candidate must be willing to work in a rural area.
• The candidate’s relocation expenses will not be covered by the employer.
• The candidate must be willing to relocate to the specified location.
• The candidate must work in chronic or long-term care facilities/centres, as well as a health care institution, facility, or clinic.

Experience and specialization

Target audience

• The candidate will be in charge of providing care to the elderly, females and males, people with disabilities and people with physical disabilities.

Additional information

Security and safety

• The candidate must provide valid Reference information.
• The candidate should be subjected to a thorough Vulnerable sector check.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.
• The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
• The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods of time.

Benefits

• Health, Long term and Other benefits will be provided to the selected candidate.
• Under Health Benefits, the selected candidate will receive Dental plan and Health care plan.
• Under Long Term Benefits, the selected candidate will receive Life insurance and Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).
• In addition to the Health and Long-term benefits mentioned above, the selected candidate will receive Free parking.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, apply through the given options.

By email

[email protected]

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

• Cover letter