Compassionate Home Care Supporter

Jobvite, Inc.; London; On-site; CAD 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Job summary

VON is seeking a dedicated Personal Support Worker to provide personal support and homemaking services to clients and families within policy guidelines, aiming to help clients achieve independence and well-being.

The PSW will collaborate with the health care team, develop and adjust care plans, perform daily living tasks, assist with mobility, personal hygiene, and safety, and support families with flexible day, evening, night, and weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; certifications required per Nova Scotia standards.
• CCA certification and home support worker credentials are essential.
• Current First Aid or CPR required; post-secondary degree is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Observes and evaluates home care plans and reports changes to supervisor.
• Contributes to care plan development under supervision and implements changes as directed.
• Performs personal support tasks, meal prep, light cleaning, shopping, and safety monitoring.
• Provides personal care including mobility help and activities of daily living.
• Communicates with health team and documents client care activities.
• Ensures safety and confidentiality; works flexible hours including weekends.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Assessment skills

Empathy

Confidentiality

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma

CCA Certification (Nova Scotia)

Home Support Worker certs (Level I–III)

First Aid/CPR (current)

Post-secondary degree considered asset

Job description

VON is seeking a dedicated Personal Support Worker to provide personal support and homemaking services to clients and families within policy guidelines, aiming to help clients achieve independence and well-being.

The PSW will collaborate with the health care team, develop and adjust care plans, perform daily living tasks, assist with mobility, personal hygiene, and safety, and support families with flexible day, evening, night, and weekend shifts.