Personal Support Assistant
Core
Provides hands-on, non-medical care to adults in their homes, supporting activities of daily living (ADLs) and select health-related tasks.
Role type
Personal Support Assistant (PSA)
Builds
In-home care services for adults requiring physical support
Domain
Healthcare / Home Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Hands-on ADL care, Safe transfer techniques, Fall prevention strategies, Medication cueing, Mobility exercise support, Service documentation
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Provide hands-on ADL support including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and meal assistance; Perform limited health-related tasks such as cueing for medication and supporting simple mobility exercises; Independently deliver in-home care following the patient's service plan; Observe and report changes in patient condition to supervisors; Implement safety and risk-reduction practices; Maintain accurate service documentation.
Seniority
Entry level, less than 1 year experience
