Personal Care Worker

Job summary

The Personal Care Worker will support and supervise individuals with physical and cognitive disabilities in a group home setting. Responsibilities include planning daily activities, preparing meals, and administering prescribed medications.

Job details

(This is a re-advertisement; previous applicants need not apply) We are looking for a compassionate, caring, patient persons, with upbeat attitudes and strong interpersonal skills. You will need to remain calm during hectic and changing situations. Our PCW’s experience a fast-paced environment where the needs of our clients change throughout the day. This role requires workers to be organized, flexible and adaptable. If you feel like this would be a good fit for your personality and career ambition, we encourage you to apply! About the facility: The Licensed Group Home is responsible for providing guidance, support and supervision for individuals with Cognitive, Mental and Physical Disabilities that require 24/7 care. About the position: Working 12-hour shifts with a rotating schedule, Personal Care Workers support and supervise individuals with physical abilities; use a team approach to plan, organize and supervise daily activities; prepare and serve meals as planned; administer prescribed medications; Duties: Support and supervise individuals with physical disabilities; Use a team approach to plan, organize and supervise daily activities, recreational and other services; Prepare and serve meals as planned; Assess needs of residents on an on-going basis; Maintain sanitation of Group Home; 12- hour shift with rotating schedule; Other duties as assigned by supervisor; Qualifications: Suitable candidates will have a minimum Grade 12; Personal Care Worker, Continuing Care Aide or Home Health Aide Certificate or equivalent is preferred; Certified First Aide & CPR and Safe Food Handling Certificate required or willing to obtain; Previous home care or childcare experience is an preferred; Experience working with First Nations Communities is an asset; Valid Driver’s License preferred. Combination of Education and Experience may be considered; on the job training will be provided.

What you’ll do

The Personal Care Worker will support and supervise individuals with physical and cognitive disabilities in a group home setting. Responsibilities include planning daily activities, preparing meals, and administering prescribed medications.

Requirements

Candidates must have a minimum Grade 12 education and are preferred to hold a Personal Care Worker or Home Health Aide certificate. Possession of First Aid, CPR, and Safe Food Handling certifications is required or must be obtained.

Listed skills

• First Aid · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred
• adaptability · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Sanitation · Preferred
• Supervision · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Compassion
• Patience
• Interpersonal skills
• Organization
• Flexibility
• Adaptability
• Meal preparation
• Medication administration
• First Aid
• CPR
• Safe food handling
• Supervision
• Sanitation
• Valid Driver's License
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Continuing Care
• Disabilities
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Home Health Care
• Interpersonal Communications
• Personal Care

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Personal Care Worker
• Caregiver / Personal Care Aide
• Companions and Valets
• Personal Care Aides
• Home Health and Personal Care Aides

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