Full-Time Personal Support Worker – Home Support in Markham
Job Description
Languages
English
Education
Completion of high school
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
Specific Skills
Prepare, cook and serve meals; Plan menus for special diets; Shop for food and household supplies; Launder clothing and household linens; Mend clothing and linens; Perform light housekeeping and cleaning; Pay bills and take care of banking; Maintain household records and budgets; Provide personal care; Provide companionship; Care for individuals and families; Assist clients in water (i.e. pool); Feed or assist in feeding; Change non-sterile dressings; Aid clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
Work Location Information
Work in employer’s/client’s home
Transportation/Travel Information
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
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; Continuous learning