Caregiver PSW

At Your Side Home Care Houston; Burlington; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in home care is seeking a compassionate Caregiver PSW to provide essential personal care services to clients in their residences. This role involves assisting with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, and meal preparation, while also offering companionship and homemaking support. Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma and have completed a Provincial-approved Personal Support Worker course. Join a dedicated team where your contributions will enhance the quality of life for those in need, making a meaningful difference in their daily routines and overall well-being.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent; PSW course completion is an asset.
• Must pass PSW/HHA skills and DEARS tests.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care including bathing, grooming, and meal preparation.
• Provide companionship and perform homemaking activities.

Skills

Personal Care Assistance

Companionship Services

Medication Administration

Homemaking Activities

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Provincial-approved PSW Course

Certified Nurse Aide Training

Tools

Assistive Devices (Wheelchair, Walker)

Automobile for Transportation

Job description

Job Summary:

The Caregiver PSW provides clients various personal care and homemaker/companion services in accordance with an established plan of care so that they can remain in their residence.

Essential Functions:

1. Personal Care
   • Provide assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, nail/skin care, back care, foot care, shampoo, oral hygiene, ambulation, transfers, range of motion exercise, safe use of equipment and assistive devices (wheelchair, walker, crutches, cane, lifts), change of position, toileting, commode, incontinent care, meal planning, preparation, and assistance with feeding.
2. Companion/Sitter
   • Provide companionship and respite services for family.
   • Perform homemaking activities which include (but are not limited to): vacuuming, dusting, sweeping, or mopping floors, doing dishes, changing bed linens, doing laundry, and cleaning bathrooms.
3. Medication Services
   • Assist with medications that the client self-administers.

Qualifications/Educational Requirements:

• High school graduate or equivalent certificate.
• Successful completion of a Provincial-approved Personal Support Worker, Certified Nurse Aide or Health Care Aide course, or equivalent is an asset.
• Meets passing criteria on PSW/HHA skills test.
• Meets passing criteria on DEARS test (Drugs and Ethics test).
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English as needed for the job.
• Possess a valid driver's license and have use of an insured automobile or access to adequate transportation for the job.

This job description is used as a guide only and is not inclusive of all responsibilities and job duties.