Personal Support Worker – $23.90 per hour – Kelowna, BC

Job Category: Work For Foreigners In Canada
Job Title: Personal Support Worker (Home Support)
Employer: Wood Family
Location: Kelowna, BC
Wage: $23.90 per hour
Terms of Employment: Permanent employment, full-time

The Wood Family is looking for a compassionate and dedicated Personal Support Worker (Home Support) to provide essential care and assistance in Kelowna, BC. This is a full-time, permanent position offering a competitive salary and an opportunity to support individuals in need of personal and home care services.

Responsibilities

• Administer bedside and personal care
• Administer medications
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Change non-sterile dressings
• Collect specimens
• Feed or assist in feeding
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Provide personal care
• Shop for food and household supplies

Requirements

• Languages: English
• Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
• Experience: Experience an asset

Additional Information
Security and Safety

• Basic security clearance

Benefits
Other benefits

• On-site housing options

Personal Suitability

• Compassion and empathy
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Reliability
• Organized
• Patience

Work Environment:

• Work is performed in private homes or healthcare settings.
• May require lifting and assisting clients with mobility.
• Shifts may include weekends, evenings, and overnight care.
• Interaction with individuals needing various levels of assistance, including elderly clients and individuals with disabilities.

Skills and Knowledge Needed:

• Knowledge of basic health and safety procedures
• Ability to provide personal and bedside care
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of medication administration
• Housekeeping and meal preparation skills

Education and Certification Requirements:

• Completion of a Personal Support Worker (PSW) certificate or diploma from a recognized institution.
• First Aid and CPR certification may be required.
• Additional training in elderly care or disability support may be an asset.

Who Can Apply?

• Canadian citizens, permanent or temporary residents of Canada.
• Candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.

How to Apply
Online: Apply on the company’s website.

Source: Job Bank (jobbank.gc.ca)