Personal support worker - home support

• 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