Caregiver PSW

ComForCare Home Health Care - Halton; Oakville; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Job summary

ComForCare Home Health Care - Halton is seeking a compassionate Caregiver/PSW to provide personal care and homemaker services to clients in their homes in Oakville, Ontario. You will follow an established plan of care to support daily living activities and independence.

Responsibilities include personal care, light housekeeping, meal preparation, companionship, transportation support, and assisting with medications as directed.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• PSW, CNA or Health Care Aide course is an asset.
• Meets DEARS test criteria.
• English reading/writing/speaking required; access to transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility assistance.
• Perform homemaking tasks and provide companionship to clients.
• Assist with medications that clients self-administer as directed.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma

PSW/CNA/Health Care Aide course

DEARS test

Driver's license/transportation

Job description

Benefits:

• Training & development
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule

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), change of position, with toileting, commode, incontinent care, meal planning, preparation, and assistance with feeding
• Companion/Sitter/Household Management
  • 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 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.