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Join Our Team as a Personal Support Worker - Home Support!

Company: Darlene's Home Support Services Inc.

Job Category: Healthcare

Location: Saint John, NB

Salary: $20.00 to $22.03 hourly (to be negotiated)

Employment Type: Permanent

About the Role

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? Darlene's Home Support Services Inc. is seeking dedicated and compassionate Personal Support Workers to provide essential home support services. In this rewarding role, you will assist clients in their daily activities, ensuring they receive the care and companionship they need to thrive in their own homes.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer bedside and personal care
• Assist clients with bathing and personal hygiene
• Support regular exercise, such as walking
• Change non-sterile dressings
• Feed or assist clients in 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 for clients as needed

Who You Will Support

Your compassionate care will make a significant impact on a diverse range of clients, including:

• Persons with Alzheimer's disease
• Convalescent individuals
• Elderly clients
• Individuals with disabilities
• Persons with mental health disabilities
• Terminally ill clients

Requirements

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years in a similar role
• Language: English
• Work Hours: 30 to 44 hours per week
• Work Setting: Rural area, various locations, in employer's/client's home
• Transportation: Own transportation and valid driver's license required
• Certificates: CPR Certificate, First Aid Certificate, Health Care Aide Certificate, Personal Support Worker Certificate
• Security: Criminal record check and vulnerable sector check

Physical and Personal Suitability

As a Personal Support Worker, you will need to be physically capable of:

• Bending, crouching, and kneeling
• Performing a combination of sitting, standing, and walking
• Handling weights up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

We are looking for individuals who are:

• Punctual and dependable
• Client-focused with excellent interpersonal skills
• Organized and reliable team players
• Flexible and able to take initiative
• Honest and possess good judgment

Screening Questions

Before applying, please consider the following:

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you possess the required certifications?

Benefits

• Mileage paid for travel

If you are ready to embark on a fulfilling career where you can truly make a difference, we encourage you to apply and join our dedicated team at Darlene's Home Support Services Inc. Together, we can provide exceptional care and support to those in need!

Disclaimer: Please note that the job posting you are about to read has been automatically generated by OpenAI based on a brief description sourced from the Job Bank.