SAMINA KHOKHAR Summative Assignment Personal Support Worker

Job Posting Terms of Employment: Permanent, Part Time, On Call, Shift, Weekend, Day, Night, Evening Job Number: Salary: To be negotiated Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible

Location: Collingwood, Ontario (5 vacancies) Experience: Experience an asset Languages: Speak English, Read English, Write English Transportation/Travel Information: Own transportation, Own vehicle, Willing to travel

Prospects

Main Duties Visiting homemakers perform some or all of the following duties: Care for individuals and families during periods of incapacitation, convalescence or family disruption. Administer bedside and personal care to clients such as aid in ambulation, bathing, personal hygiene, and dressing and undressing. Plan and prepare meals and special diets, and feed or assist in feeding clients. May perform routine housekeeping duties such as laundry, washing dishes and making beds.

Housekeepers perform some or all of the following duties: Perform housekeeping and other home management duties under general direction of employer. Plan and prepare meals independently or with employer, and may serve meals. May care for children.

Education and Training Aides/Attendants/Orderlies Nursing Business Operations Support and Assistant Services Social Work Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services

Wages

Licensing and Certification Newcomers and Foreign Credential Recognition: Who should recognize your credentials? Regulated Occupation: If your occupation is regulated, credential assessment and recognition is usually completed by a regulatory body. Non-Regulated Occupation: If your occupation is non- regulated, employers will be interested in learning about your education and work experience.

Job and Skill Requirement Employment Requirements: Employment requirements are prerequisites generally needed to enter an occupation. Some secondary school education is usually required. Child-care or home management experience may be required. Visiting homemakers may require college or other courses in home support. First aid certification may be required.

Skills Requirements There are often specific abilities, aptitudes and knowledge that are prerequisites to obtain employment in an occupation. Most employers who advertise are looking for workers who have the following experience and skills:

Association and Union

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