Personal support worker – home support

Reach Personal Recruitment services is located at Scarborough, ON. The company is currently looking for applications for the role of Personal support worker – home support. We are seeking a self-disciplined individual with exceptional interpersonal skills. The chosen applicant will be required to join and begin their duties as soon as possible. The open positions are for Term or contract or Full time job. The shift schedule encompasses shift times which include Day, Weekend and Shift.

Employer Name: Reach Personal Recruitment services
Position: Personal support worker – home support
No. of vacancies: 5
Salary: $22.00 to $26.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 35 to 40 hours per week
Employment type: Term or contract, Full time
Location: Scarborough, ON

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 will be expected to 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 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.

Job Requirements

·         The candidate should be fluent in English language.

·         The candidate must have a College, CEGEP, or non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year, or equivalent experience.

·         The ideal candidate will have at least 1 to 2 years of experience in a related industry.

·         The candidate must have Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Certificate, Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) Certificate, Behaviour Management Certification, Core competencies for public health in Canada Course Certification, Developmental services worker (DSW) Training Certification, Mental health first aid Certificate, CPR Certificate, First Aid Certificate and 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 client focused.

·         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 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 employee should be able to work in the employer’s/client’s home, have the ability to work at various site locations, and the specific period of progression is the annual review.

Experience and specialization

Target audience

·         The target audience includes adults, the elderly, people with disabilities, and those with physical disabilities.

Cuisine specialties

·         The cuisine’s specialties are South Indian.

Additional information

Security and safety

·         The candidate should be subjected to a thorough criminal background check and basic security clearance.

·         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 willing to work overtime if necessary.

·         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 should be willing to work for long hours in sitting positions.

·         The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods of time.

·         The candidate must be willing to walk for long periods of time.

·         The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.

How to Apply

Kindly use the given options to submit your application, If you are interested.

By email

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

·         Cover letter

·         References attesting experience

·         Proof of the requested certifications

·         Copy of portfolio or relevant work examples