Personal support worker – home support

Valinor Retirement Home, located in Perth-Andover, NB E7H 1Z4, is seeking applications for the position of Personal Support Worker – Home Support from individuals who possess excellent interpersonal skills and are enthusiastic about working in this role. The successful candidate for this position is expected to start work as quickly as possible. The role being offered is a permanent, full-time position. The candidate must be available to work from 07:00 AM to 07:00 PM.

Employer Name: Valinor Retirement Home
Position: Personal support worker – home support
No. of vacancies: 3
Salary: $19.25 hourly / 36 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full-time
Location: Perth-Andover, NB E7H 1Z4

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Job Description

• The candidate must provide bedside and personal care.
• 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 must launder clothing and household linens.
• The candidate must be able to mend clothing and 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.
• The candidate will be responsible for cooking.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in English.
• 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 handle a weight of up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
• The candidate must be punctual.
• The candidate should be client-focused.
• The candidate should be dependable.
• The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
• The candidate must be well-organized.
• The candidate should be reliable.
• The candidate should be a good team player.
• The candidate must be honest.

Experience and specialization

Target audience

• The target audience includes individuals with Alzheimer’s disease, adults, the elderly, females, and people with disabilities.

• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in positions that require bending, crouching, and kneeling.
• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks frequently.
• The candidate must be willing to walk for long periods.

Benefits

• The candidate will have access to a parking facility provided by the employer at a cost that is less than the fair market value of the parking space.

How to Apply

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

By email

pyuan@valinorhome.ca

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

• Cover letter
• Letter of recommendation
• Proof of the requested certifications