Job Description

Providing home care services to seniors in the clients home. Must have personal support worker certificate or equivalent credentials and experience.

Languages
English

Education
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
or equivalent experience
Health aide
Experience
Experience an asset

On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work site environment
Non-smoking
Work setting
Various locations in Windsor Essex 
Work in employer’s/client’s home
Relocation costs not covered by employer
Responsibilities
Tasks
Care for pets
Administer bedside and personal care
Administer medications
Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
Change non-sterile dressings
Collect specimens
Feed or assist in feeding
Launder clothing and household linens
Mend clothing and 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
Cook
Document work completed
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 
Health Care Aide Certificate
Personal Support Worker Certificate
Experience and specialization
Target audience
Persons with Alzheimer’s disease
Adults
Convalescent
Elderly
Females
Males
Persons with a disability
Persons with physical disabilities
Terminally ill
Additional information
Security and safety
Criminal record check
Vulnerable sector check
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Handling heavy loads
Physically demanding
Repetitive tasks
Sitting
Standing for extended periods
Walking
Work under pressure
Weight handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Personal suitability
Punctuality
Client focus
Dependability
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Flexibility
Initiative
Judgement
Organized
Reliability
Team player
Patience
Honesty
Values and ethics
Benefits
Health benefits
Dental plan
Health care plan
Paramedical services coverage
Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
Bonus
Mileage paid
Other benefits
Wellness program

Required languages: english

Education level: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience

Required skills: PSW Personal Support Worker Certificate or Equivalent Experience

Closest intersection: Lauzon and Tecumseh