Full-Time Personal Support Worker-Home Support (Fulltime) in Toronto
Job Description
Languages
English
Education
Completion of college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training; Completion of university
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
First Aid Certificate; Personal Support Worker Certificate
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
Type of Clientele
Children; Adolescents; Seniors; Elderly; Persons with a mental health disability; Persons with an intellectual disability; Persons with a disability; Terminally ill; Female; Male
Children’s Ages
Newborn; 3 months to 1 year; Toddler to pre-school (1 – 3 years); Kindergarten age (4 – 5 years); School age (6 – 12 years); Over 12 years
Specific Skills
Prepare, cook and serve meals; Shop for food and household supplies; Mend clothing and linens; Provide personal care; Provide companionship; Supervise and care for children; Feed or assist in feeding; Administer medications; Assist clients to walk
Work Location Information
Work in employer’s/client’s home; Various locations
Transportation/Travel Information
Own transportation; Willing to travel; Willing to travel regularly; Willing to travel overnight; Public transportation is available
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Work under pressure; Repetitive tasks; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Sitting; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Standing for extended periods; Walking; Bending, crouching, kneeling
Security and Safety
Criminal record check; Medical exam; Immunization records
Essential Skills
Reading text; Document use; Numeracy; Writing; Communication; Working with others; Problem solving; Critical thinking; Significant use of memory; Finding information; Continuous learning