Personal support worker – home support
Shamiso Muzorewa based in Port Elgin, ON 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 Term or contract or Full time job. The shift schedules have yet to be determined.
Employer Name: Shamiso Muzorewa
Position: Personal support worker – home support
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $17.50 hourly / 40 hours per week
Employment type: Term or contract, Full time
Location: Port Elgin, ON
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Hiring: Personal support worker – home support
Job Description
- The candidate must provide bedside and personal care.
- The candidate will be expected to assist clients with bathing and other personal hygiene tasks.
- The candidate will be expected to assist in regular exercise, such as walking.
- The candidate will be expected to take full responsibility for the household (in absence of householder).
- The candidate must demonstrate infant care to new parents.
- The candidate will have to feed or assist with feeding.
- The candidate will be expected to launder clothing and household linens.
- The candidate must perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties.
- The candidate must provide personal care.
- The candidate must go shopping for food and household supplies.
- The candidate must prepare and serve healthy meals.
Job Requirements
- The candidate should be fluent in English language.
- The candidate must have a certificate of secondary (high) school graduation or equivalent experience.
- The ideal candidate will have at least 1 to less than 7 months of experience in a related industry.
- The candidate must have a CPR Certificate, a First Aid Certificate, and a Personal Support Worker Certificate.
- The candidate must be able to lift up to 23 kg (50 lbs) and between 45 and 60 kg (100-132 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 must 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 be reliable.
Work site environment
- The work environment is smoke-free.
Work setting
- On a live-in basis, the candidate must have free optional accommodation available.
- The candidate will be provided with room and board.
- The candidate must be willing to work in a rural area.
- The candidate must work in the employer’s/client’s home.
Experience and specialization
Target audience
- The candidate must have prior experience caring for toddlers to pre-schoolers (1 – 3 years).
Experience with special needs children
- The candidate must have prior experience with mobility assistance.
Additional information
Security and safety
- The candidate should undergo a thorough Child Abuse Registry check, Criminal record check, Medical exam, Tuberculosis test, and Vulnerable sector check.
- The candidate must have proof of Immunization.
Transportation/travel information
- The candidate’s travel expenses will be covered by the employer.
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.
- The candidate must be willing to work long hours in sitting, standing, and walking positions.
- The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
- The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods of time.
- The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
Benefits
- The candidate will receive On-site housing options.
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying, apply through the given options.
By email
Note
Please include the following while sending the application
- Cover letter
- Letter of recommendation