Personal support worker - Hassan M.

Employer: Hassan M.
Business location: Kitchener, Ontario N2K 3N8
Location of work: Employer’s home in Kitchener, Ontario N2K 3N8
Major intersection: University Ave E and Bridge St W

Position title: Personal Support Worker – Home Support

The employer is seeking a compassionate, reliable, and physically capable Personal Support Worker to provide one-on-one care for an elderly man in the employer’s private home. The client has significant mobility and balance limitations. He experiences persistent dizziness and frequent sensations that the room is spinning, which makes it unsafe for him to move around independently. Routine activities such as getting out of bed, walking to the bathroom, moving between rooms, standing for extended periods, and returning to bed may place him at risk of losing balance and falling. Main duties will include:

• Provide bedside and personal care to the client.
• Assist the client with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and other aspects of personal hygiene.
• Assist with transfers to and from bed, chairs, and other seating.
• Provide physical support while the client is walking throughout the home.
• Assist the client with getting in and out of bed safely.
• Assist the client with walking to and from the bathroom, including during the night if required.
• Help reduce the risk of slips, trips, and falls in the home.
• Respond promptly when the client requires assistance.
• Assist with regular light exercise, including short walks, as tolerated by the client.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.
• Cook meals and assist with meal planning as required.
• Provide medication reminders and assist with the client’s care routine as directed.
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties related to the client’s care.
• Launder clothing and household linens.
• Shop for food and household supplies if required.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for the client.
• Report any changes in the client’s condition, mobility, or care needs to the employer.

Terms of employment: Permanent, full-time
Hours of work: 30 hours per week
Work schedule: Morning, daytime, evening, and overnight assistance as required; overtime may be required
Wage: $22.60 per hour
Public transportation: Available

Education required: Secondary school graduation certificate / completion of high school
Experience required: 1 year to less than 2 years of previous caregiver experience
Language required: English
Security and safety: Criminal record check required

Physical Requirements: The candidate must be physically capable of providing hands-on personal care and assistance with activities of daily living. The candidate must be able to safely support an elderly client weighing ar 220 lbs with mobility and other physical assistance as required.

Live-in / live-out arrangement: Live-in or live-out arrangement is considered and is optional. Live-in accommodation is not a condition of employment. Optional accommodation is available at no charge on a live-in basis.

Relocation costs: Relocation costs, if any, will be covered by the employer.

Contact: Tatiana at tatiana@lawpoint.ca