Personal support worker - home support
- North Saanich, BC, V8L 5M3, Canada
On-site
From $24.65 CAD / hour · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- From $24.65 CAD / hour
- Job type
- Full-time
- Workplace
- On-site
- Apply by
- Working hours
- 35 to 40 hours per week
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
- Location North Saanich, BCV8L 5M3
- Work location On site
- Salary$24.65HOUR hourly / 35 to 40 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, On call, To be determined
- Starts as early as 2026-10-01
- Benefits: Health benefits, Other benefits
- vacancies 2 vacancies
- Source Job Bank #3680946
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Other trades certificate or diploma
- or equivalent experience
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Non-smoking
Work setting
- Rural area
- Staff accommodation available
- Work in employer's/client's home
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Administer bedside and personal care
- Administer medications
- Assist clients in water (i.e. pool)
- Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
- Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
- Change non-sterile dressings
- Collect specimens
- Demonstrate infant care to new parents
- Feed or assist in feeding
- Launder clothing and household linens
- Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
- Provide companionship
- Provide personal care
- Shop for food and household supplies
- Prepare and serve nutritious meals
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Community disability studies Certificate
- Developmental services worker (DSW) Training
- First Aid Certificate
- Health Care Aide Certificate
- Personal Support Worker Certificate
Experience and specialization
Target audience
- Adults
- Females
- Persons with a disability
- Persons with an intellectual disability
- Persons with physical disabilities
- Young adults
Experience with special needs children
- Assistance with mobility
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Reference required
- Child welfare check
Transportation/travel information
- Own transportation
- Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Fast-paced environment
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Repetitive tasks
- Sitting
- Standing for extended periods
- Walking
- Work under pressure
Weight handling
- Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
Personal suitability
- Punctuality
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Patience
- Honesty
Benefits
Health benefits
- Health care plan
Other benefits
- Learning/training paid by employer
- On-site housing options
- Parking available