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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)

Employment Duration: 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 support they need in the comfort of 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 personal care
• Shop for food and household supplies
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals

Requirements

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

Certificates and Licenses

• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Health Care Aide Certificate
• Personal Support Worker Certificate

Target Audience

You will be working with a diverse group of clients, including:

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

Personal Suitability

We are looking for candidates who are:

• Punctual and dependable
• Client-focused with excellent interpersonal skills
• Organized and reliable team players
• Patient, honest, and flexible
• Possessing strong judgment and initiative

Work Conditions

As a Personal Support Worker, you will be required to:

• Engage in bending, crouching, and kneeling
• Perform a combination of sitting, standing, and walking
• Handle repetitive tasks
• Lift weights up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Transportation and Safety

• Own transportation and a valid driver's license are required
• Criminal record check and vulnerable sector check will be conducted

Financial Benefits

• Mileage paid for travel

Screening Questions

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

• 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?

If you are ready to embark on a fulfilling 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.