Full-Time Personal Support Worker – Home Support (Home Care – Downtown Hamilton) in Hamilton
Job Description
Languages
English
Education
Some college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
First Aid Certificate; Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate; Health Care Aid Certificate; Home Support Attendant Certificate; Personal Support Worker Certificate
Experience
1 to less than 7 months
Type of Clientele
Seniors; Persons with a mental health disability; Persons with a disability; Male
Specific Skills
Prepare, cook and serve meals; Shop for food and household supplies; Assume full responsibility for household (in absence of householder); Provide personal care; Assist clients to walk
Work Location Information
Work in employer’s/client’s home
Transportation/Travel Information
Own vehicle; Willing to travel; Willing to travel regularly; Willing to travel for extended periods; Valid driver’s licence; Public transportation is available
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Physically demanding; Bending, crouching, kneeling
Security and Safety
Criminal record check; Tuberculosis test
Essential Skills
Communication; Problem solving; Finding information; Continuous learning