personal support worker – home support – Thornhill
Job Description
Posted on September 27, 2024 by Employer details Yael Tapiero
Job details
- Location Thornhill, ON
- Workplace information On site
- Salary 19.00 hourly / 40 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
- Day, Evening, Morning
- Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Other benefits
- vacancies1 vacancy
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- or equivalent experience
Experience
7 months to less than 1 year
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Non-smoking
Work setting
- Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is NOT a condition of employment
- Work in employer’s/client’s home
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Administer medications
- Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
- Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
- Feed or assist in feeding
- Launder clothing and household linens
- Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
- Plan therapeutic diets and menus
- Provide companionship
- Provide personal care
- Shop for food and household supplies
- Prepare and serve nutritious meals
Experience and specialization
Target audience
- Elderly
Additional information
Security and safety
- Reference required
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Physically demanding
Weight handling
- Between 45 and 60 kg (100-132 lbs)
Personal suitability
- Punctuality
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Patience
- Honesty
Benefits
Other benefits
- Free parking available
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.
How to apply
By email
This job posting includes screening questions. Please answer the following questions when applying:
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?