Personal Suitability

Initiative; Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Client focus; Dependability; Judgement; Reliability; Organized; Punctuality

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Standing for extended periods

Security and Safety Criminal record check; Vulnerable sector check

Target Audience Elderly

Specific Skills

Provide personal care; Provide companionship; Administer bedside and personal care; Feed or assist in feeding; Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk; Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene

Experience 1 to less than 7 months

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.) Personal Support Worker Certificate

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Languages English