A Personal Support Worker at KRS Home Care Inc. is responsible for providing assistance
with personal care, socialization, emotional support, and related health services to clients
(including adults and children) to maintain the activities of daily living in the home. This may
include bathing, toileting, dressing, feeding, mobility, transfers, sorting and bagging linen, making
and changing beds, light cleaning, and tidying, and supporting client independence regarding
medications. The PSW is responsible for monitoring and reporting changes in the client's
behavior and condition. All support activities are performed in a manner that encourages the
client's independence
Key Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Experience
- PSW certification from a recognized educational institution
- Experience in providing homemaking and personal support activities, including care of seniors
and/or children
- Possess a compassionate and flexible nature and a client-centered approach to care-giving
- Demonstrated ability to recognize safety issues and follow safe work practices
- Must be able to meet physical demand requirements of the role
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Effective verbal and written English language skills
- Requires good judgment, problem-solving, and assessment abilities
- Ability to travel between assignments by public transportation or by car
- Flexible to work weekends - Current CPR and First Aid certification is a definite asset
- Ability to speak a second language is a definite asset
- Experience working in the community is a definite asset
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to
perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.