Personal support worker – home support

Esther Kuo, based in Richmond, BC V6V 0B9, 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 selected candidate will be required to start work as soon as possible. The open positions pertain to the Term or contract, or full-time job. The candidate must work a shift schedule that is to be determined.

Employer Name: Esther Kuo
Position: Personal support worker – home support
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $23.00 hourly / 40 hours per week
Employment type: Term or contract, Full-time
Location: Richmond, BC V6V 0B9

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Job Description

  • The candidate must provide bedside and personal care.
  • The candidate must administer medications.
  • The candidate must assist clients with water-related tasks (e.g., pool).
  • The candidate will be responsible for assisting clients with bathing and other personal hygiene activities.
  • The candidate must assist with regular exercise, such as walking.
  • The candidate must change non-sterile dressings.
  • The candidate must feed or assist in feeding the patient.
  • 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 go shopping for food and household supplies.
  • The candidate must prepare and serve healthy meals.
  • The candidate will be responsible for preparing and cooking meals.

Job Requirements

  • The candidate should be fluent in English.
  • The candidate must have a College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 to 2 years.
  • The ideal candidate will have at least 2 to 3 years of experience in a related industry.
  • The candidate must have a CPR Certificate, First Aid Certificate, Health Care Aide Certificate and Personal Support Worker Certificate.
  • The candidate must be able to handle weights ranging from 45 to 60 kg (100–132 lbs) and from 61 to 80 kg (133–176 lbs).
  • The candidate should be client-focused.
  • The candidate should have efficient interpersonal skills.
  • The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
  • The candidate should be organized and flexible.
  • The candidate must be capable of acting independently and taking initiative.
  • The candidate should have good judgmental skills.
  • The candidate should be reliable.
  • 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 in the employer’s home.

Experience and specialization

Target audience

  • The candidate has experience in providing personalized care and support to adults, older people, and individuals with disabilities.

Additional information

Security and safety

  • The candidate must undergo a thorough criminal background check.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • The candidate must be willing to work long hours in positions that require bending, crouching, and kneeling.
  • The candidate must be willing to work long hours in various positions, including those that require sitting, standing, and walking, as well as those that involve physical activity.
  • The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks frequently.

Benefits

  • The employer will provide Long-term and other applicable benefits to the selected candidate.
  • Under Long-term benefits, the selected candidate will receive Long-term care insurance that covers all or part of assisted living facilities and in-home care for individuals 65 or older or those with a chronic condition that requires constant supervision.
  • In addition to the Long-term benefits mentioned above, the selected candidate will receive other benefits, such as any accrued compensation or advantage of the executive other than accrued compensation payable on or after termination of employment under a plan, policy, or company program as well as a wellness program, which companies commonly offer to their employees, providing financial incentives or other resources to stay healthy.

How to Apply

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

In person

23100 Garripie Avenue
Richmond, BC
V6V 0B9
Between 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

  • Job reference number- 357003
  • Cover letter
  • Proof of the requested certifications
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