Shepherd’s Villa, situated at 111 1st Ave South, Suite PO Box 10, Hepburn, SK S0K 1Z0, is seeking applications for the position of Personal Support Worker – Home Support who are enthusiastic and possess excellent interpersonal skills. The selected applicant must join and assume their responsibilities at the earliest. The employer is offering a permanent or part-time position leading to a full-time position. The candidate must be available to work early morning, morning, day, evening, night, and weekend shifts, as well as on a shift basis.

Employer Name: Shepherd’s Villa
Position: Personal support worker – home support
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $19.10 hourly / 1 to 36 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Part-time leading to full-time
Location: 111 1st Ave South, Suite PO Box 10, Hepburn, SK S0K 1Z0

Also hiring: Kitchen helper

Job Description

The candidate must provide bedside and personal care.
The candidate must administer medications.
The candidate will be responsible for assisting clients with bathing and other personal hygiene activities.
The candidate must assist in regular exercise, such as walking.
The candidate must change non-sterile dressings.
The candidate must feed or assist in feeding.
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 the English language.
There are no standard education requirements, such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
The employer will provide training to the selected candidate.
The candidate must have an Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) Certificate, Community disability studies Certificate, Developmental Services Worker (DSW) Training Certification, Mental Health First Aid Certificate, Understanding and Managing Aggressive Behaviour (UMAB) Course Certificate, CPR Certificate, First Aid Certificate, Health Care Aide Certificate, and Personal Support Worker Certificate.
The candidate must be able to handle weights between 45 and 60 kg (100-132 lbs).
The candidate must be punctual.
The candidate should be client-focused.
The candidate should be dependable.
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 the initiative.
The candidate should have good judgmental 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 should work in a rural area; most people live or work on farms or ranches. Hamlets, villages, towns, and other small settlements are in or surrounded by rural areas.
The candidate should work in an urban area with a high population density.
The employee should be able to work in the employer’s or client’s home and can work at various site locations. The annual review determines the specific period of progression.
The employer should not cover the candidate’s relocation costs; if the company does not provide a relocation package, you may request an advance on your earnings to cover some of your moving expenses.

Experience and specialization

Target audience

The candidate must have experience in caring for adults, elderly individuals, females, males, persons with disabilities, persons with intellectual disabilities, persons with mental health disabilities, and persons with physical disabilities.

Area of specialization

The candidate must demonstrate experience in computer-based training.

Additional information

Security and safety

The candidate must undergo a criminal record check, a driver’s license validity check, and a vulnerable sector 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 various positions, including those that require sitting, standing, and walking, as well as those that involve physical activity.
The candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.
The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
The candidate must perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.

Benefits

The employer will provide Health, Financial, and other applicable benefits to the selected candidate.
Under Health benefits, the selected candidate will receive a Dental plan that covers medical expenses associated with dental treatment and procedures, as well as Disability benefits, which are tax-free financial recognition for the impact a service-related injury or disease can have on your life.
Under Financial benefits, the selected candidate should receive benefits in accordance with the collective agreement contract between the employer and the union representing a bargaining unit, as well as a Pension plan, which is a monthly, taxable benefit that replaces a portion of their income at retirement.
In addition to the Health and Financial benefits mentioned above, the selected candidate will receive free parking, employer-paid learning/training, other benefits, team-building opportunities, parking facilities, a variable or compressed work week, and a wellness program.

How to Apply

If you wish to apply, please utilize the provided options to submit your application.

By email

shepherdsvilla@gmail.com