Health Care Aide/Personal Support Worker

Qualicare; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A home care service provider in Cambridge is seeking compassionate Personal Support Workers to assist clients with personal care, meal preparation, and companionship. This role offers training opportunities and flexible shifts for those looking to make a difference in their lives. Candidates must have a Personal Support Worker Certificate or equivalent, with immediate openings available.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Training & development

Referral bonuses

Continuing education programs

Qualifications

• Must have a Personal Support Worker Certification or equivalent.
• Current CPR/First Aid training or willingness to obtain.
• Must have a negative TB skin test or chest x-ray.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Prepare meals and perform light housekeeping.
• Accompany clients on outings and assist with medication reminders.

Skills

Compassionate care

Personal care assistance

Meal preparation

Medication assistance

Documentation/Charting

Education

Personal Support Worker Certificate or equivalent

Job description

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Training & development

Benefits/Perks

• Shifts ranging anywhere from 4 hours up to 12 hours
• Flexible working hours - Select your own shifts
• PPE provided (Personal protective equipment)
• Competitive Wages
• Referral bonuses
• Continuing education programs
• 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
• Free education and training with QPath Career Pathways Program

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, Waterloo Region 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
• Light Housekeeping
• 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

• Personal Support Worker Certificate or equivalent (foreign-trained nurse, nursing student).
• Current CPR/First Aid training or willingness to obtain.
• Negative TB skin test or chest x-ray.
• Ability to travel around location territory.
• Access to Internet/mobile phone.