Community Personal Support Worker (PSW)

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

Job summary

A leading home care provider in Port Severn is seeking casual Personal Support Workers (PSWs) to assist clients with daily activities and drive them to appointments. Ideal candidates will have PSW certification, caregiver experience, and must possess a reliable vehicle. This role offers flexible hours and competitive pay starting at $19-$21 depending on experience. Join a team that values passion and rewards its employees with great benefits.

Benefits

Pay starting at $19-$21

Benefits Plan available

Flexible hours

4% Vacation Pay

Qualifications

• PSW certification is preferred.
• Experience as a caregiver, HSW, or PSW required.
• Access to a reliable vehicle and a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and personal care.
• Drive clients to outings and appointments.
• Support client with physiotherapy exercises daily.

Skills

PSW certification

Caregiver experience

Valid CPR/First Aid certification

Ability to follow instructions

Problem anticipation and judgment

Education

PSW certification from a public college

NACC certification

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 casual PSWs or Caregivers for a community client in the Port Severn area. The ideal candidate drives and is comfortable driving clients in their vehicle to run errands, go to appointments, etc. Scheduling is flexible, but open availability is an asset.

Job Benefits

• Pay starting at $19-$21 depending on experience
• Benefits Plan available after working 30+ hours per week*
• 4% Vacation Pay on every pay
• Flexible hours

Responsibilities

• Assisting with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and personal care including eating, dressing, transferring, toileting, hygiene, grooming, and bathing as per client\'s care plan
• Driving clients to outings, appointments, to run errands, etc.
• Supporting client with assigned physiotherapy exercises daily
• Preparing meals for client and completing light housekeeping as needed
• Providing medication support and management
• Providing cognitive, social, emotional, and spiritual support
• Maintaining open communication with client and their family
• Monitoring care plan and adding detailed documentation with any changes and updates
• Responding to all emergency situations
• All other duties, as assigned

Key Qualifications

• PSW certification from a public college/learning centre OR additional NACC certification is preferred*
• Caregiver, HSW, or PSW experience is required*
• Access to a reliable vehicle and a valid driver\'s license
• Valid CPR/First Aid certification
• Completion of a Police Vulnerable Sector Check within last 6 months
• 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 ext.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.

AI technology is used during the recruitment process for pre-screening purposes and to match resumes with job requirements.

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.