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 healthcare provider is seeking a Personal Support Worker (PSW) in Central Ontario to provide care for community clients. This role involves personal care, transportation, and emotional support. Candidates must have PSW certification, valid First Aid/CPR, and a driver's license. Benefits include competitive pay between $19-$21 based on experience and a benefits plan after 30+ hours a week.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Benefits Plan available

Flexible hours

4% Vacation Pay

Qualifications

• PSW certification is required.
• Valid First Aid/CPR certificate.
• Driver's license and own insured vehicle necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to clients.
• Transport clients for shopping or medical appointments.
• Monitor care plan and document changes.

Skills

Personal care

First Aid/CPR

Communication

Crisis intervention

Judgment and tact

Education

PSW certification

Police Vulnerable Sector Check

Job description

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.

Job 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

The successful candidate’s areas of responsibility will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• 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
• Maintain open communication with client and their family
• Monitor care plan and document any changes and updates
• Respond to all emergency situations
• All other duties, as assigned

Key qualifications for this position will include, but are not limited to:

• PSW certification is required
• Valid First Aid/CPR certificate
• Completion of a Police Vulnerable Sector Check within the last 6 months
• CPI training is an asset
• Driver's License and own insured vehicle
• Satisfactory professional references
• Ability to accurately follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability 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.