Attendant Care Worker (PSW) - Kitchener, ON - Part Time Contract

Traverse Independence; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Attendant Care Workers to provide compassionate in-home care in Kitchener. This role offers flexibility, making it perfect for those who want to balance work and personal life. As a key member of the care team, you will assist clients with daily activities, ensuring they receive the highest quality of care. If you have a Personal Support Worker certificate and a passion for helping others, this opportunity allows you to make a real difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities. Join a supportive organization committed to empowering clients and building lasting relationships.

Qualifications

• Experience providing personal care to clients with disabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily activities like dressing, bathing, and meal prep.
• Communicate effectively with clients and families for quality care.

Skills

In-home care experience

Communication skills

Compassion

Flexibility

Reliability

Education

Personal Support Worker certificate

Equivalent experience

Tools

Computer skills (charting in database)

Job description

Building a Better Future with Traverse Independence

Traverse Independence is actively seeking part time contract Attendant Care Workers in the Kitchener, Ontario, Canada area. This position is for someone who wants more flexibility with their schedule! Applicants should have impressive in-home care experience and compassion and a love for helping others. If you are someone who is looking to expand your skills in-home care and want to build lasting relationships with your clients, then we want you to apply!

ABOUT TRAVERSE INDEPENDENCE

Traverse Independence was founded in 1975 as an agency dedicated to developing housing with support services for people with physical disabilities. Since then, our organization has evolved with a new name, as well as from offering services for adults with physical disabilities to serving those with a brain injury through eight facilities in the Region of Waterloo and County of Wellington. We are dedicated to the mission of maximizing our clients' ability to live independently by providing support services for adults with physical disabilities or brain injuries.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN ATTENDANT CARE WORKER

As an Attendant Care Worker, you rely on your strong previous experience to learn the ins and outs of all your essential daily duties. You help our clients with their daily activities such as assisting with getting dressed in the morning, bathing, meal prep, laundry, medication administration, and light housekeeping. You communicate effectively with our clients and their families to ensure that they have the best quality of care. You use your computer skills to keep up with charting and updating all records. This job requires you to have a flexible schedule and reliable transportation.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Experience providing personal care to clients with disabilities
2. A Personal Support Worker certificate is required or equivalent experience
3. Computer skills (charting in database)
4. Flexible schedule and reliable transportation
5. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
6. Ability to pass a background check
7. Valid Level C CPR/Standard First Aid Certification
8. Experience working with complex clientele

READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

We understand that your time is valuable therefore we won't make this a long drawn-out process. If you feel that this position would be a great fit for you, please fill out our 3-minute mobile-friendly application so that we can review your information. We look forward to meeting you!

Traverse Independence is committed to building an accessible and barrier-free workplace that provides employment accommodation for employees in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Contact our Human Resources Department if you require any accommodations to ensure you can participate fully during the recruitment and selection process.