Personal support worker – home support
Nafees Care
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Other trades certificate or diploma
- or equivalent experience
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Administer medications
- Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
- Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
- Launder clothing and household linens
- Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
- Provide companionship
- Provide personal care
- Shop for food and household supplies
- Prepare and serve nutritious meals
- Prepare medications for clients
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Personal Support Worker Certificate
Experience and specialization
Target audience
- Elderly
- Persons with a disability
- Persons with physical disabilities
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Reference required
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Weight handling
- Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
Personal suitability
- Punctuality
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Patience
- Honesty
Benefits
Other benefits
- On-site housing options
- On-site recreation and activities
- Parking available