Community Personal Support Worker

Bayshore HealthCare; Central Ontario; On-site; CAD 29,618 - 37,884; Part time

Job summary

Bayshore HealthCare is seeking dedicated Personal Support Workers in Orillia, ON to deliver compassionate personal care to clients in their homes. The job involves following care plans, documenting client conditions, and ensuring a safe and dignified environment for individuals.

Qualified candidates must hold a Personal Support Worker certificate or be enrolled in a Nursing program, along with relevant certifications. This role offers a casual schedule with shifts during days, evenings, and weekends.

Qualifications

• Certificate in Personal Support Worker or Nursing pathway.
• Experience as a PSW within the past two years.
• Certification in Crisis Prevention & Intervention preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care service according to care plans.
• Document client conditions and report changes.
• Maintain confidentiality of client and corporate information.

Skills

Compassionate care

Client observation

Infection prevention practices

Education

Personal Support Worker certificate

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Overview

Carecor is seeking dedicated and compassionate Personal Support Workers to join our community care team. In this role, you will travel to clients’ homes to provide high-quality personal care and support that empowers individuals to live safely and independently in their own environment.

You will follow individualized care plans, maintain accurate documentation, and communicate key observations to supervisors or care coordinators. This position is ideal for Personal Support Worker who is confident working independently, adaptable to varied client needs, and committed to delivering dignified, person-centered care.

Location & Schedule

Location: Orillia, ON

Schedule: Casual

Type of Work: Days, Evenings and Weekends

Hourly Rate: $21.50 to $27.50

Area of Work

Successful candidates will be seeing clients in person in the rural area of Orillia.

Availability

Standard working hours are Days (6am – 2pm) and Evenings (2pm -10pm). Employees need to be available to work every other weekend (2 weekends a month).

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care service according to directions on the established care plan or assignment sheet, and ensure that the emotional, spiritual, physical comfort and safety of clients are met to the greatest possible extent
• Provide personal care that is within the provincial scope of practice for a Personal Support Worker; duties may include skin care, hair care, mouth care, bathing, bowel and bladder care, positioning and movement, exercise, basic wound care, feeding including special diets, and assistance with oxygen administration and medication reminder
• Perform specialized, client-specific procedures for which recognized training and current competence can be demonstrated
• Observe and document client conditions according to company standards, report unusual events or changes in the client’s condition to the immediate Supervisor or to the Office
• Understand and implement infection prevention practices
• Participate in ongoing internal and/or external continuing education activities
• Adhere to Bayshore Policies and Procedures
• Participate in quality activities and continuous improvement initiatives in keeping with the company's Quality Management System
• Participate in proactive Health & Safety activities while performing all duties and be responsible to notify immediate Supervisor of any Health & Safety risks or concerns
• Maintain confidentiality of client and corporate information and discuss with appropriate Bayshore personnel
• Complete other tasks as requested

Qualifications

• Personal Support Worker (PSW) certificate or enrolled in a Nursing pathway program or a Nursing student
• CPI Certification required (Crisis Prevention & Intervention Training Certificate) - preferred
• Clinical experience as a PSW within the past 2 years
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and N95 Mask Fit Test Certificate
• Proof of current immunization for measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (MMRV), Hepatitis B, and Tdap/Td
• Proof of negative TB skin test within the past year or negative chest x-ray within the past 5 years
• Willing to undergo Vulnerable Sector Police Check as a condition of hire

Policy note: Based on recent government mandates, healthcare workers may be required to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination prior to start date if applicable.

About Us

• For over 40 years, proudly helping healthcare workers take control of their career.
• Carecor Health Services Ltd. (Carecor) is a subsidiary of Bayshore HealthCare, a leading provider of home and community health care services.
• Carecor is in accordance with provincial Accessibility regulations as well as Provincial Human Rights Code legislation.
• We thank all applicants who apply. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.