Caregiver PSW

ComForCare; Oakville; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in home care services is seeking a Caregiver PSW to provide essential personal care and companionship to clients in their residences. The role involves assisting with daily living activities, medication support, and maintaining a safe and clean environment. Candidates should have a high school diploma and relevant training in personal support work.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Training & development

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a Provincial-approved PSW course is an asset.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care tasks like bathing and grooming.
• Provide companionship and perform homemaking activities.
• Assist with medications that clients self-administer.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Time Management

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Completion of PSW course

Job description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Training & development

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:

• 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, with toileting, commode, incontinent care, meal planning, preparation, and assistance with feeding
• 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
• 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 not inclusive of responsibilities and job duties.