Community Personal Support Worker (PSW)

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

Job summary

A local home care provider in Tottenham is looking for casual Personal Support Workers (PSWs) to assist clients with daily living activities. The ideal candidates will have PSW certification, at least two years of experience, and strong communication skills. This role offers flexible hours with pay starting at $19-$21, alongside benefits such as vacation pay and support for those who work over 30 hours weekly.

Benefits

Benefits plan after 30+ hours

4% vacation pay

Flexible hours

Qualifications

• PSW certification from public college or additional NACC certification is preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years PSW experience is required.
• Must have valid CPR/First Aid certification and completed background checks.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) as per client's care plan.
• Support client with assigned physiotherapy exercises if required.
• Monitor care plan and document any changes.

Skills

PSW certification from a public college

2+ years of PSW experience

Reliable vehicle access

Valid CPR/First Aid certification

Ability to follow instructions

Education

PSW certification or NACC certification

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 casual PSWs for a group home in Tottenham. Multiple positions available. The ideal candidate drives holds a current CPI blue card AND a Broad Sector Check (different from VSC) 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

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

• 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
• Supporting client with assigned physiotherapy exercises daily if required
• Providing medication support and management
• Providing cognitive, social, emotional, behavioral and spiritual support
• Maintaining open communication with client and nurses
• Monitoring care plan and adding detailed documentation with any changes and updates
• Responding to all emergency situations
• All other duties, as assigned

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

• PSW certification from a public college/learning center OR additional NACC certification is preferred*
• PSW experience of over 2 years is*required**
• Access to a reliable vehicle and a valid drivers license
• Valid CPR/First Aid certification
• Completion of a Police Vulnerable Sector Check within last 6 months
• Broad Sector Check within last 4 months
• CPI BLUE CARD
• 2 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 Assistancewelcomes 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.