Personal support worker – home support

Country Haven Retirement Homes Inc. based in Beachburg, 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 Permanent employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, On Call, Flexible Hours, Early Morning and Morning.

Employer Name: Country Haven Retirement Homes Inc.
Position: Personal support worker – home support
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $15.00 hourly for 30 to 35 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Beachburg, ON

Job Description

• The candidate will be expected to provide bedside and personal care.
• The candidate will be expected to assist clients with bathing and other personal hygiene tasks.
• The candidate will be in charge of feeding or will assist in feeding.
• The candidate will be expected to launder clothing and household linens.
• The candidate will be required to perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties.
• The candidate will be expected to provide personal care.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in English language.
• There are no standard education requirements such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
• 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 handle weight up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs).
• The candidate must be punctual.
• The candidate should be dependable.
• The candidate should have excellent oral communication skills.
• The candidate should be flexible.
• 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.

Experience and Specialization

Target Audience

• The target audience will include people with Alzheimer’s disease, the elderly, people with disabilities, people with an intellectual disability, people with mental health disabilities, and people with physical disabilities.

Additional Information

Security and Safety

• The candidate should be subjected to a thorough criminal background check.

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 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.
• The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods of time.
• The candidate must be willing to walk for long periods of time.
• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.

Benefits

• Health, Long term and Other benefits will be provided to the selected candidate.
• Under Health Benefits, the selected candidate will receive Dental plan, Disability benefits and Health care plan.
• Under Long Term Benefits, the selected candidate will receive Group insurance benefits and Life insurance.
• 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]

By mail

1387 Beachburg Road
Beachburg, ON
K0J 1C0

In person

1387 Beachburg Road
Beachburg, ON
K0J 1C0 Between 10:30 AM and 04:30 PM

By phone

613-582-7021 Between 10:30 AM and 04:30 PM

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

• Cover letter