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

Company: Prairie Branches

Location: Unity, SK

Job Category: Healthcare

Salary: $18.93 hourly

About the Role

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? Prairie Branches is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our team as Personal Support Workers in a home support setting. This is a fantastic opportunity to provide essential care and companionship to clients in a rural environment.

Work Environment

• Work Term: Casual
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 3 to 160 hours per month
• Non-smoking environment

Your Responsibilities

As a Personal Support Worker, you will play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for our clients. Your tasks will include:

• Administering bedside and personal care
• Administering medications
• Assisting clients in water activities (e.g., pool)
• Supporting clients with bathing and personal hygiene
• Encouraging regular exercise, such as walking
• Changing non-sterile dressings and collecting specimens
• Feeding or assisting clients with meals
• Laundering clothing and household linens
• Performing light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Providing companionship and personal care
• Preparing and serving nutritious meals

Qualifications

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds! The following qualifications are required:

• No degree, certificate, or diploma required
• Will train—experience is not necessary!
• Health Care Aide Certificate or Personal Support Worker Certificate is an asset
• Valid driver's license
• Criminal record check and vulnerable sector check

Physical Requirements

This role involves:

• Bending, crouching, and kneeling
• A combination of sitting, standing, and walking
• Working in a fast-paced and physically demanding environment
• Handling weights up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal Suitability

We are looking for individuals who are:

• Punctual and dependable
• Client-focused with excellent interpersonal skills
• Flexible, organized, and reliable
• Team players with strong judgment and initiative

Benefits of Joining Prairie Branches

At Prairie Branches, we value our employees and offer a range of benefits, including:

• Health Benefits: Dental plan, health care plan, vision care benefits
• Financial Benefits: Group insurance benefits, life insurance, as per collective agreement
• Long-Term Benefits: Long-term care insurance
• Other Benefits: Wellness program

Support for Diverse Communities

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. Prairie Branches offers:

• On-the-job training and mentorship for youth
• Networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Support for mature workers, including phased retirement options
• Policies that discourage discrimination against visible minorities

Are You Ready to Make a Difference?

If you are looking for a rewarding career where you can truly impact the lives of others, we encourage you to apply and join our dedicated team at Prairie Branches!

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.