Overview

Languages

English

Education

- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site setting

- Non-smoking

Work setting

- Employer's home

Responsibilities

Tasks

- Administer bedside and personal care
- Assist clients in water (i.e. pool)
- Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
- Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
- Feed or assist in feeding
- Launder clothing and household linens
- Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
- Plan therapeutic diets and menus
- Provide companionship
- Provide personal care
- Prepare and serve nutritious meals

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

- CPR Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
- Personal Support Worker Certificate

Experience and specialization

Target audience

- Elderly

Additional information

Security and safety

- Criminal record check
- Reference required

Work conditions and physical capabilities

- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Physically demanding
- Repetitive tasks
- Sitting
- Walking

📌 Personal support worker - home support (Ottawa)
🏢 Care At Home
📍 Ottawa