Personal support worker – home support
I & H Home Care Support based in Edmonton, AB 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 candidate must work on the day shift.
Employer Name: I & H Home Care Support
Position: Personal support worker – home support
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $19.25 hourly / 35 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Edmonton, AB
Job Description
- The candidate must provide bedside and personal care.
- The candidate must administer medications.
- The candidate will be responsible for assisting clients in water (i.e. pool).
- The candidate will be responsible for assisting clients with bathing and other personal hygiene activities.
- The candidate will be expected to assist in regular exercise, such as walking.
- The candidate must feed or assist in feeding.
- The candidate must launder clothing and household linens.
- The candidate must perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties.
- The candidate must provide companionship.
- The candidate must provide personal care.
- 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 of 1 year to 2 years.
- The ideal candidate will have at least 1 to 2 years of experience in a related industry.
- The candidate must have CPR Certificate, First Aid Certificate, and Personal Support Worker Certificate.
- The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 9 kg (20 lbs).
- The candidate must be punctual.
- The candidate should be dependable.
- The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
- The candidate must be well-organized.
- The candidate should be reliable.
Work site environment
- The work environment is smoke-free.
Work setting
- The candidate must work in the employer’s/client’s home.
Experience and specialization
Target audience
- The target audience includes kindergarten age (4 – 5 years) and persons with disabilities.
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 able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
- 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.
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
- Highest level of education and name of institution where it was completed