Personal support worker – home support
Lisa Crigger based in Scarborough, 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 open positions pertain to the Term or contract or Part time job. The shift timings include Day, Evening, Weekend, Shift, Flexible Hours, Early Morning and Morning.
Employer Name: Lisa Crigger
Position: Personal support worker – home support
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $25.00 hourly / 15 hours per week
Employment type: Term or contract, Part time
Location: Scarborough, ON
Job Description
- The candidate will be responsible for caring for pets.
- 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 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.
- The candidate will be responsible for cooking.
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 3 months to less than 1 year, or equivalent experience.
- Training will be provided to the selected candidate.
- The candidate must have a 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 should have effective interpersonal skills.
- The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
- The candidate should be organized 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 must have patience.
- The candidate must be honest.
Work site environment
- The work environment is smoke-free.
Work setting
- The candidate must work at the employer’s home.
Experience and specialization
Target audience
- The target audience includes adults, females, individuals with physical disabilities, school-aged children (6-12 years), and young adults.
Experience with special needs children
- The candidate must have prior experience with special needs children in mobility assistance.
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 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 should be willing to work under pressure.
How to Apply
To apply, please use the provided options and submit your application if you are interested.
By email
Note
Please include the following while sending the application
- Reference number- 8757
- Cover letter
- References attesting experience
- Proof of the requested certifications