Elqueena Support Services Inc. is a Home Care facility which focuses on providing quality care to individuals with disabilities. We seek to provide a welcoming and caring environment for all our clients and we are seeking an empathetic, caring, and professional individual to join our team. The position is Permanent and Full time.
Start Date: ASAP
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- or equivalent experience
- Personal Support Worker Certificate required
Experience - 1 to less than 7 months
Work site environment
- Non-smoking
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Administer bedside and personal care
- Administer medications
- Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
- Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
- Feed or assist in feeding
- Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
- Provide companionship
- Provide personal care
- Prepare and serve nutritious meals
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- CPR Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
- Personal Support Worker Certificate
Experience and specialization
Target audience
- Adults
- Elderly
- Persons with an intellectual disability
- Persons with mental health disabilities
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Fast-paced environment
- Physically demanding
- Work under pressure
Weight handling
- Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
Benefits
Health benefits
- Health care plan
- Dental
Other benefits
- Free parking available
The Employer encourages Youths and Visible Minorities to apply for this job.
How to applyBy email
Include this reference number in your application
PSW-0125
How-to-apply instructions
Here is what you must include in your application:
- References attesting experience
- Cover letter
- Proof of the requested certifications
- Job reference number
This job posting includes screening questions. Please answer the following questions when applying:
- Are you available for the advertised start date?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $20.50 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 44 per week
Additional pay:
- Overtime pay
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Vision care
Flexible language requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- On call
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)
Work Location: In person
