Part-Time
Personal Support Worker Home Support
Posted on Sep 22
Visiting Angels Inc
St. Catharines, ON
Languages English
Education
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 yearsor equivalent experience
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
First Aid Certificate; CPR Certificate; Certificate of Conduct; Personal Support Worker Certificate; Health Care Aide Certificate; Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Certificate; Community disability studies Certificate; Mental health first aid Certificate; Behaviour management Certification; Developmental services worker¿(DSW)¿Training; Geriatric Certificate; Understanding and managing aggressive behaviour (UMAB) course
Experience 1 year to less than 2 years
Specific Skills
Shop for food and household supplies; Provide personal care; Provide companionship; Prepare and serve nutritious meals; Plan therapeutic diets and menus; Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties; Launder clothing and household linens; Collect specimens; Assist clients in water (i.e. pool); Feed or assist in feeding; Demonstrate infant care to new parents; Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk; Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
Experience with Special Needs Children Assistance with mobility
Additional Skills Care for pets
Weight Handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Target Audience
Adolescents; Adults; Young adults; Toddler to pre-school (1 - 3 years); Terminally ill; School age (6 - 12 years); Over 12 years; Newborn (including expecting mother); Infant (3 months - 11 months); Elderly; Convalescent; Persons with physical disabilities; Persons with mental health disabilities; Persons with an intellectual disability; Persons with a disability; Females; Males; Kindergarten age (4 - 5 years); Persons with Alzheimer's disease
Security and Safety
Bondable; Medical exam; Immunization records; Tuberculosis test; Criminal record check; Adult Abuse Registry; Reference required; Vulnerable sector check
Work Site Environment Non-smoking
Transportation/Travel Information
Own transportation; Own vehicle; Willing to travel regularly; Willing to travel overnight; Travel expenses not paid by employer
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Repetitive tasks; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Sitting; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Standing for extended periods; Walking; Bending, crouching, kneeling
Work Location Information
Rural area; Work in employer's/client's home; Urban area; Remote location; Various locations
Personal Suitability
Initiative; Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Client focus; Dependability; Judgement; Reliability; Organized; Punctuality
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