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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: Rothesay, NB

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

About the Job

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 join our team. This is a permanent position offering 30 to 44 hours of work per week, where you will provide essential support to clients in their homes.

Key Responsibilities

As a Personal Support Worker, you will:

• Administer bedside and personal care
• Assist clients with bathing and personal hygiene
• Encourage and assist in 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
• Shop for food and household supplies
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must meet the following criteria:

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years or equivalent experience
• Certificates: CPR Certificate, First Aid Certificate, Health Care Aide Certificate, Personal Support Worker Certificate

Work Setting

This role will involve working in various locations, primarily in rural areas, within the employer's or client's home.

Target Audience

You will be providing support to a diverse range of clients, including:

• Persons with Alzheimer's disease
• Elderly individuals
• Persons with disabilities (intellectual, mental health, physical)
• Terminally ill clients

Security and Safety

Successful candidates will be required to undergo a criminal record check and a vulnerable sector check.

Transportation/Travel Information

Applicants must have their own transportation, a valid driver's license, and a vehicle to travel to various client locations.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

This role requires:

• Bending, crouching, and kneeling
• A combination of sitting, standing, and walking
• Ability to handle repetitive tasks
• Weight handling of up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal Suitability

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility and initiative
• Judgment and organization
• Reliability and teamwork
• Patience and honesty

Screening Questions

As part of the application process, you will be asked the following:

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the required certifications?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Financial Benefits

We offer mileage reimbursement to support your travel expenses.

If you are ready to embark on a rewarding career where you can truly make a difference, we encourage you to apply!

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.