Full-Time Personal Support Worker – Home Support (For Elderly Couple) in Kitchener
Job Description
Languages
English
Education
Completion of high school
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
First Aid Certificate
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
Type of Clientele
Elderly; Persons with a disability
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; Provide personal care; Provide companionship; Assist clients in water (i.e. pool); 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
Transportation/Travel Information
Public transportation is not available
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Essential Skills
Reading text; Communication; Working with others; Problem solving; Decision making; Critical thinking