Personal Support Worker – Sponsorship Available

Job Category: Work For Foreigners In Canada
Job Title: Personal Support Worker
Employer: Gaspare Caia
Location: Markham, ON
Wage: $20.00 per hour
Terms of Employment: Permanent employment, full-time
Shift: Day, Evening, Early Morning, Morning
LMIA Sponsorship Available

Gaspare Caia is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Personal Support Worker to provide essential care and support for elderly clients. This role involves assisting clients with daily personal care, household tasks, and companionship. The ideal candidate should be patient, dependable, and capable of handling physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Administer bedside and personal care
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals

Experience and Specialization

• Target Audience: Elderly

Requirements

• Languages: English
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 1 to less than 7 months
• Work Site Environment: Non-smoking
• Work Setting:
  • Optional accommodation is available at no charge on a live-in basis
  • Work in employer’s/client’s home

Additional Information

Security and Safety: Criminal record check
Weight Handling: Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal Suitability

• Punctuality
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Patience
• Honesty

Benefits

• Transportation provided by employer

Work Environment:

• Work in private homes, nursing homes, and long-term care facilities
• Exposure to various medical conditions and patient needs
• Shift work, including mornings, evenings, and weekends
• Physical tasks such as assisting clients with mobility and personal care
• Close interaction with clients and their families

Skills and Knowledge Needed as a Personal Support Worker in Canada

• Strong understanding of personal care and hygiene
• Knowledge of basic medical procedures and patient care
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle medical emergencies
• Compassion and patience when dealing with elderly clients
• Ability to maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards
• Understanding of nutrition and meal preparation

Education and Certification Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of a Personal Support Worker (PSW) or Health Care Aide program
• CPR and First Aid certification
• Additional training in geriatric care is 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 Company’s Website.

Source: Job Bank (jobbank.gc.ca)