Full-Time Personal support worker – home support ( LIVE IN) in Mississauga
Job Description
Languages
English
Education
Completion of high school; Completion of college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Certificate of Conduct
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
Type of Clientele
Seniors; Elderly; Terminally ill
Specific Skills
Prepare, cook and serve meals; Plan menus for special diets; Shop for food and household supplies; Launder clothing and household linens; Perform light housekeeping and cleaning; Maintain household records and budgets; Assume full responsibility for household (in absence of householder); Teach homemaking or life skills; Provide personal care; Provide companionship; Care for pets; Drive household vehicle; Garden; Care for individuals and families; Supervise and care for children; Assist clients in water (i.e. pool); Administer bedside and personal care; Feed or assist in feeding; Demonstrate infant care to new parents; Change non-sterile dressings; Administer medications; Assist clients to walk; Aid clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene; Consult foster parent agency supervisors for advice and when problems arise
Work Location Information
Work in employer’s/client’s home
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Work under pressure; Repetitive tasks; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Sitting; Standing for extended periods; Bending, crouching, kneeling
Security and Safety
Bondable; Criminal record check; Medical exam; Drug test; Immunization records
Other Languages
Portuguese
Essential Skills
Reading text; Document use; Numeracy; Writing; Communication; Working with others; Problem solving; Decision making; Critical thinking; Job task planning and organizing; Significant use of memory; Finding information; Computer use; Continuous learning
Other Information
PLEASE DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS POSITION UNLESS YOU ARE LEGALLY ENTITLED TO WORK IN CANADA.
How to Apply
Please e-mail Resume to: infomisssouth@homecarephs.com.We encourage all candidates who have the right mix of skills, abilities and a passion for excellence to apply. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.