Health Care Aide/Personal Support Worker

Qualicare, Waterloo Region; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A home care service provider in Kitchener, Canada is seeking compassionate and reliable Personal Support Workers/Caregivers. In this role, you will assist clients with personal care, meal preparation, light housekeeping, and companionship. Ideal candidates will have a Personal Support Worker Certificate or equivalent and current CPR/First Aid training. The position offers flexible hours and a competitive salary while making a significant impact on the lives of clients dealing with medical illnesses and age-related complications.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Training & development

Referral bonuses

Free education and training

Ongoing shifts to build relationships with clients

Qualifications

• 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.

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.
• Documentation/Charting.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Ability to follow care-plan

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