Personal support worker – home support

Mark Smilovic, Aviva Silverman based in Thornhill, 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 vacancies refer to Permanent employment or Part time job. The shift timings include Day, Evening, Weekend, To be determined and 15:00 to 20:00.

Employer Name: Mark Smilovic, Aviva Silverman
Position: Personal support worker – home support
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $19.00 hourly / 20 to 30 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Part time
Location: Thornhill, ON

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Job Description

• The candidate will be expected to assist clients with bathing and other personal hygiene tasks.
• The candidate will be expected to assist in regular exercise, such as walking.
• The candidate will be expected to take full responsibility for the household (in absence of householder).
• The candidate will have to feed or assist with feeding.
• The candidate will be expected to 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 lead groups and individuals in recreational or leisure programmes.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in English language.
• The candidate must have a certificate or diploma in other trades or equivalent experience.
• The ideal candidate will have at least 1 to 2 years 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 weight up to 45 kg (100 lbs).
• The candidate must be punctual.
• The candidate should be client focused.
• The candidate should be dependable.
• The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
• The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
• The candidate must be flexible.
• The candidate must be capable of acting on their own initiative.
• The candidate should have good judgemental skills.

Work site environment

• The work environment is smoke-free.

Work setting

• On a live-in basis, the candidate must have free optional accommodation available.
• The candidate will be required to work in an urban area.
• The candidate will be required to work in the employer’s or client’s home.

Experience and specialization

Target audience

• The candidate must have prior experience caring for males, people over the age of 12, people with disabilities, people with intellectual disabilities, people with physical disabilities and young adults.

• 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 required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
• The candidate must be willing to walk for long periods of time.

Benefits

• The candidate will receive Free parking, Employer-paid learning/training, and On-site housing options.

How to Apply

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

By email

[email protected]

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

• Cover letter
• Letter of recommendation
• Highest level of education and name of institution where it was completed