Personal Support Worker - Hamilton, Canada - Living Assistance Services (Burlington/Ancaster)

Living Assistance Services (Burlington/Ancaster)

Verified Company

Hamilton, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Living Assistance Services has been in business for 24 years.

Our vision has been and will remain:

to provide first rate, affordable, safe home care with reliable, conscientious, knowledgeable and kind Personal Support Workers for care recipients and families in need.

Living Assistance Services prides itself on providing highly personal care for those who wish to stay in their own homes, or anywhere else, where assistance is required.

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We are looking for a Caregiver to provide 12 hour day support to a man in Hamilton from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, 2-3 days per week. Must drive and be vaccinated for Covid._

Good verbal and written communication skills
Works effectively independently as well as in a team
Demonstrates flexibility, sound judgment and sensitivity in evaluating and responding to client needs
Able to motivate and promote care recipient participation in social, recreational and educational activities
A strong commitment to privacy and confidentiality

Requirements:

PSW Diploma/Certificate
Vulnerable Sector Police Check issued within one year
Current First Aid/CPR Certificate
Driver's Licence
3 work references

Responsibilities:

Supporting the individual in all activities of daily living

Assisting with individual self care activities
Assisting with activities of the individual supported outside of scheduled hours
Cooking, dressing and preparing meals is typically done by the person supported themselves or their support aide. However, if assisted in these tasks, we will be sure that the person supported takes full advantage of the opportunity
Bathing and dressing individuals
Lighting and keeping cleanliness to a minimum in every individual's residence
Light housekeeping duties
Maintaining a pleasant and professional manner when interacting with individuals supported outside of their own.

This includes but is not limited to:
eye contact, smiling, vocalization, body language, etc.