Job Title: Personal Support Worker
Employer: Suma Samuel
Location: Edmonton, AB
Wage: $20.00 per hour
Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full-time
Work Schedule: Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Overtime, On Call, Flexible Hours, Early Morning
Job Category: Work For Foreigners In Canada—Personal Support Worker
Suma Samuel is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Personal Support Worker to provide exceptional care and assistance to individuals with varying needs. This role involves working closely with clients to enhance their quality of life, ensuring safety, comfort, and well-being in a supportive and professional environment. Join Suma Samuel in making a meaningful difference in the lives of those in need. Apply today!
Responsibilities
- Administer bedside and personal care.
- Administer medications.
- Assist clients with bathing and other personal hygiene needs.
- Help clients engage in regular exercises, such as walks.
- Change non-sterile dressings.
- Feed or assist clients with feeding.
- Launder clothing and household linens.
- Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties.
- Plan therapeutic diets and menus.
- Provide companionship and personal care.
- Shop for food and household supplies.
- Prepare and serve nutritious meals; cook as required.
- Wash, iron, and press clothing and household linens.
- Organize activities such as games and outings for children.
- Maintain a safe and healthy environment in the home.
- Instruct children in personal hygiene and social development.
- Assume full responsibility for the household in the absence of parents.
Requirements
- Languages: English
- Education: College, CEGEP, or a non-university certificate/diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year.
- Experience: 2 to 3 years of experience are required.
Work Site Environment:
- Non-smoking
- Scent-free
Work Setting:
- Employer’s/client’s home
- Relocation costs covered by employer
Credentials
Certificates, Licenses, Memberships, and Courses:
- CPR Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
- Health Care Aide Certificate
- Personal Support Worker Certificate
Experience and Specialization
Target Audience:
- Persons with Alzheimer’s disease
- Elderly individuals
- Persons with intellectual or physical disabilities
- Special needs children
- Individuals requiring mobility assistance
Additional Information
Security and Safety:
- Criminal record check
- Basic security clearance
- References required
- Medical exam
- Drug test
Transportation/Travel Information: Public transportation is available
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities:
- Combination of sitting, standing, and walking
- Overtime required
- Repetitive tasks
- Work under pressure
Weight Handling: Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
Personal Suitability:
- Punctuality
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Patience
- Honesty
Benefits
Health Benefits: Health care plan
What Is the Work Environment Like for a Personal Support Worker in Canada?
- Diverse work schedules: Day, evening, night, weekends, and overtime.
- Clients’ homes with non-smoking and scent-free environments.
- Supportive yet demanding tasks involving sitting, standing, and walking.
- Access to public transportation for commuting.
Skills and Knowledge Needed as a Personal Support Worker in Canada
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Patience, empathy, and reliability.
- Knowledge of personal care techniques and basic medical care.
- Organizational skills for maintaining a clean and safe environment.
- Flexibility to adapt to clients’ specific needs.
What Education and Certification Are Required as a Personal Support Worker in Canada?
- A college or non-university certificate/diploma from a 3-month to less than 1-year program.
- Certifications such as CPR, First Aid, Health Care Aide, or Personal Support Worker.
Who Can Apply to This Job?
This job is open to:
- Canadian citizens
- Permanent or temporary residents of Canada
- Candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit
How to Apply
Online: Apply on the company’s website.
Source: Job Bank (jobbank.gc.ca)