Work location
- Toronto, ON M4N 2B6 Open in Google Maps
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Job description
On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Work setting
- Various locations
- Work in employer's/client's home
- Administer bedside and personal care
- Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
- Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
- Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
- Provide companionship
- Provide personal care
- Shop for food and household supplies
- Prepare and serve nutritious meals
Target audience
- Persons with Alzheimer's disease
- Adults
- Elderly
- Persons with a disability
- Persons with physical disabilities
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for newcomers and refugees
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
Support for mature workers
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers
Supports for visible minorities
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities
Requirements
Languages: English
Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years; Health aide; Health aides/attendants/orderlies, other; Nursing assistant/aide and patient care assist
Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Geriatric Certificate
- CPR Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
- Personal Support Worker Certificate
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Reference required
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Physically demanding
- Standing for extended periods
- Walking
- Work under pressure
Personal suitability
- Punctuality
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Team player
- Patience
- Honesty
Who can apply
- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident of Canada
- a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Benefits
Financial benefits
- Mileage paid
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How to apply
Apply online at canadacareers.jobs/jobs/personal-support-worker-home-support-toronto-1562/go