Community Personal Support Worker (PSW)

Home Care Assistance of Barrie, Ontario; Central Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local home care provider in Orillia is looking for a Personal Support Worker (PSW) to assist community clients and facilities. Ideal candidates should possess a PSW certification and valid First Aid/CPR. Responsibilities include providing personal care, transporting clients, and monitoring their care plans. The position offers competitive pay ranging from $19 to $21 based on experience and includes benefits for those working over 30 hours per week.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Benefits plan after 30+ hours

Flexible hours

Qualifications

• Must have a PSW certification to provide care.
• Valid First Aid/CPR certificate is required.
• Driver's license and own vehicle are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to clients.
• Assist with transportation for errands and appointments.
• Monitor and document changes in client care plans.
• Respond to emergency situations as needed.

Skills

PSW certification

Valid First Aid/CPR certificate

Ability to follow instructions

Crisis intervention skills

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for a career helping others? Looking for a company that values passion and rewards its employees with great benefits? Your search is over – a PSW with Home Care Assistance is the job for you!

We are seeking PSWs for Community Clients and Facilities in the Orillia area to provide care. Shifts may vary from mornings to evenings and every other weekend.

Benefits

• Competitive pay starting at $19-$21 based on experience
• Benefits plan available after working 30+ hours per week*
• 4% Vacation Pay on every pay
• Flexible hours and schedule
• 4 hour shift minimum

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care
• Transportation may be required to do grocery shopping or take to medical appointments
• Providing cognitive, social, emotional, and spiritual support
• Provide behavior support and crisis intervention
• Maintaining open communication with client and their family
• Monitoring care plan and adding documentation with any changes and updates
• Responding to all emergency situations
• All other duties, as assigned

Qualifications

• PSW certification is required
• Valid First Aid/CPR certificate
• Completion of a Police Vulnerable Sector Check within last 6 months
• CPI training is an asset
• Driver's Licence and own insured vehicle
• Satisfactory professional references
• Ability to accurately follow written and verbal instructions
• Must be able to anticipate problems and use sound judgment and tact in handling confidential matters

Please submit the appropriate documents for review.

Questions? Please contact Jennifer at 705-503-2273 ex.3 or [e-mail]

Home Care Assistance welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Home Care Assistance. Please note, we ask for 5-7 business days to review applications and only successful candidates will be contacted to move forward.