Part-Time Personal Support Worker – Home Support (PSW) in Orillia
Job Description
Languages
English
Education
Completion of high school; Some college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
First Aid Certificate; Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate; Personal Support Worker Certificate
Experience
Experience an asset
Type of Clientele
Seniors; Elderly; Persons with a mental health disability; Persons with a disability; Terminally ill; Female; Male
Specific Skills
Prepare, cook and serve meals; Shop for food and household supplies; Launder clothing and household linens; Perform light housekeeping and cleaning; Provide personal care; Provide companionship; Administer bedside and personal care; Feed or assist in feeding; Change non-sterile dressings; Collect specimens; Assist clients to walk; Aid clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
Work Location Information
Work in employer’s/client’s home; Urban area; Rural community; Remote location; Various locations
Transportation/Travel Information
Own transportation; Own vehicle; Willing to travel regularly; Valid driver’s licence
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Repetitive tasks; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Standing for extended periods; Walking; Bending, crouching, kneeling
Security and Safety
Criminal record check; Driving record check (abstract); Medical exam; Immunization records
Essential Skills
Reading text; Writing; Communication; Working with others; Problem solving; Job task planning and organizing; Finding information; Computer use; Continuous learning