Health Care Aide / Personal Support Worker

Qualicare, Edmonton South; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in home care is seeking compassionate Personal Support Workers to join their dedicated team. This role involves providing essential personal care services, including assistance with hygiene, meal preparation, and medication reminders, all aimed at enhancing clients' quality of life. With a focus on building meaningful relationships, you will have the opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of individuals dealing with medical conditions and age-related challenges. If you are caring and reliable, this is a fulfilling opportunity to contribute to the well-being of others while enjoying a supportive work environment.

Benefits

PPE provided

Competitive Wages

Continuing education programs

Ongoing shifts for relationship building

Qualifications

• Current CPR/First Aid training or willingness to obtain.
• Ability to travel around location territory.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and hygiene for clients.
• Provide companionship and accompany clients on outings.
• Document care and follow care plans.

Skills

Compassionate Care

Personal Care Assistance

Meal Preparation

Medication Assistance

Documentation Skills

Education

CPR / First Aid Certification

Job description

Company Overview

Qualicare Homecare is looking for compassionate, caring, and reliable individuals to join our family as Personal Support Workers (PSWs) / Caregivers. Qualicare location offers home care services that focus on providing the best quality of life for our clients and peace of mind for their families.

Qualicare, Edmonton South has immediate openings for Personal Support Workers / Caregivers!

Job Summary

The Personal Support Worker is a member of the home care team who works under the supervision of the Care Coordinator and performs various personal care services as necessary to meet the client’s needs.

Responsibilities

• Assistance with personal care and hygiene
• Meal Preparation
• Accompany clients on outings
• Shopping and errands
• Medication Assist / Reminders
• Ambulation and transporting of clients
• Provide companionship to clients
• Ability to follow care-plan
• Documentation / Charting

Qualifications

• Current CPR / First Aid training or willingness to obtain
• Negative TB skin test or chest x-ray
• Ability to travel around location territory

Additional Information

• Shifts ranging anywhere from 4 hours up to 12 hours
• PPE provided (Personal protective equipment)
• Competitive Wages
• Continuing education programs- Relias
• Ongoing shifts in order to build close relationships with our clients
• Making a difference in the lives of those dealing with medical illnesses and age-related complications