Health Care Aide/Personal Support Worker

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

Job summary

An established industry player in home care is looking for compassionate Personal Support Workers to join their dedicated team. This role involves providing essential personal care services to clients, enhancing their quality of life while ensuring their comfort and dignity. With a focus on building meaningful relationships, caregivers will assist with daily activities, meal preparation, and medication reminders. The organization offers flexible hours and the opportunity for personal and professional growth, making a significant impact in the lives of individuals facing medical challenges. If you have a passion for helping others, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

PPE provided

Free education and training

Qualifications

• Must have a Personal Support Worker Certificate or equivalent.
• Current CPR/First Aid training is required or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene tasks.
• Provide companionship and support during outings.

Skills

Compassionate care

Reliability

Flexibility

Meal Preparation

Medication Assistance

Education

Personal Support Worker Certificate

CPR/First Aid training

Tools

Internet access

Mobile phone

Job description

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

Benefits/Perks:

• Shifts ranging anywhere from 2 hours up to 12 hours
• Flexible working
• PPE provided (Personal protective equipment)
• 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 Hamilton Homecare is seeking compassionate, caring, and reliable Personal Support Workers (PSWs)/Caregivers to join our family. We provide high-quality home care services that enhance our clients’ quality of life and offer peace of mind to their families. Serving Hamilton, Ancaster, Stoney Creek, and surrounding communities.

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. We are seeking dedicated caregivers in each of the following communities: Hamilton, Ancaster, Stoney Creek and the surrounding areas.

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
• Current CPR/First Aid training or willingness to obtain
• Current vaccination records, including proof of a negative TB skin test or chest X-ray
• Vulnerable Sector Screen
• Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle to travel to and from patient’s residences within a geographical area
• Access to Internet/mobile phone
• Ability to demonstrate compassion and care when interacting with patients
• Reliability and flexibility
• Passion for making a difference in your community

Seeking meaningful work with flexible hours? Explore PSW opportunities across Hamilton and surrounding areas!