Personal support worker – home support

Niagara Chapter-Native Women Inc. based in Fort Erie, 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 Part time leading to full time job. The shift timings include Day, Flexible Hours and To be determined.

Employer Name: Niagara Chapter-Native Women Inc.
Position: Personal support worker – home support
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $24.00 to $26.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 20 to 35 hours per week
Employment type: Term or contract, Part time leading to full time
Location: Fort Erie, ON

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Hiring: Personal support worker – home support

Job Description

  • The candidate must launder clothing and household linens.
  • The candidate must perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties.
  • The candidate must plan therapeutic diets and menus.
  • The candidate must provide companionship.
  • 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 College, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program lasting one to two years, or equivalent experience in Aboriginal studies.
  • The ideal candidate will have at least 2 to 3 years of experience in a related industry.
  • The candidate must have completed Developmental services worker�(DSW)�Training and hold a Geriatric Certificate, Mental health first aid Certificate, CPR Certificate, First Aid Certificate, Health Care Aide Certificate, and Personal Support Worker Certificate.
  • The candidate must be able to lift weights ranging from 45 to 60 kg (100 to 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 have good judgemental skills.
  • The candidate should be reliable.
  • The candidate should be a good team player.

Work site environment

  • The work environment is smoke-free.

Work setting

  • The candidate must be willing to work in a rural area.
  • The candidate will be required to work in various locations.

Experience and specialization

Target audience

  • The target audiences are adults, convalescents, the elderly, females, males, people with disabilities, people with physical disabilities, and the terminally ill.

Additional information

Security and safety

  • The candidate should be subjected to a thorough criminal background check.
  • The candidate must provide valid reference information.

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 prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
  • The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.

How to Apply

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

By email

hiring.ncnw@gmail.com

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

  • Cover letter
  • References attesting experience
  • Proof of the requested certifications
  • Copy of portfolio or relevant work examples
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