Personal Support Worker Needed – North Saanich, BC

Job Title: Personal Support Worker – Home Support
Employer: Ivan Mishchenko
Location: North Saanich, BC
Pay: $22.00 per hour
Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full-Time
Shift/Schedule: Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Morning

Ivan Mishchenko is looking for a compassionate and skilled Personal Support Worker to provide home support services in a rural setting. This role involves assisting clients with personal care, mobility, and daily living activities to enhance their quality of life. The ideal candidate will have experience working with individuals with disabilities and special needs.

Responsibilities

• Administer bedside and personal care
• Administer medications
• Assist clients in water (e.g., pool)
• Assist clients with bathing and personal hygiene
• Assist in regular exercise, such as walking
• 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

Requirements

• Languages: English
• Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
• Experience: 3 to 5 years in a related role
• Work Site Environment: Non-smoking
• Work Setting: Rural area, staff accommodation available, work in employer’s/client’s home

Credentials

• Community Disability Studies Certificate
• Developmental Services Worker (DSW) Training
• First Aid Certificate
• Personal Support Worker Certificate

Target Audience:

• Adults
• Females
• Persons with disabilities
• Persons with an intellectual disability
• Persons with physical disabilities
• Young adults
• Experience with special needs children
• Assistance with mobility

Additional Information
Security & Safety Checks:

• Criminal record check
• Reference required
• Child welfare check

Transportation/Travel Information:

• Own transportation required
• Valid driver’s licence

Work Conditions & Physical Capabilities:

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, and walking
• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting and 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
• Judgment
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits
Health Benefits:

• Health care plan

Other Benefits:

• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site housing options
• Parking available

Work Environment

• Personal Support Workers typically work in private homes, long-term care facilities, and community settings.
• The role involves direct interaction with clients, providing hands-on support and companionship.
• Work schedules can include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• The job can be physically and emotionally demanding, requiring patience, compassion, and strong problem-solving skills.

Skills & Knowledge Needed for Personal Support Workers in Canada

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of personal care techniques and hygiene practices
• Ability to handle emergency situations and provide first aid
• Experience in assisting individuals with mobility and daily activities
• Understanding of mental health and disability support
• Organizational and time-management skills

Education & Certification Required

• A diploma or certificate in Personal Support Work, Developmental Services, or a related field is required.
• Certifications in First Aid, CPR, and Disability Support are necessary.
• Additional training in mental health support and special needs care is beneficial.

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 via the Company’s Website.

Source: Job Bank (www.jobbank.gc.ca)