Health Care Aide/Personal Support Worker for Mississauga

Qualicare; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A home care service provider in Mississauga is seeking compassionate Personal Support Workers (PSWs) to join their team. As a PSW, you will assist clients with personal care, meal preparation, and provide companionship. Ideal candidates should possess a Personal Support Worker Certificate and have excellent communication skills. Flexible working hours and ongoing education programs are part of the role.

Benefits

Shifts ranging from 4 to 12 hours

Flexible working hours

PPE provided

Competitive wages

Referral bonuses

Continuing education programs

Free education and training with QPath Career Pathways Program

Qualifications

• Personal Support Worker Certificate or equivalent (foreign-trained nurse, nursing student).
• Current CPR/First Aid training or willingness to obtain.
• 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

Communication skills

Education

Personal Support Worker Certificate or equivalent

Current CPR/First Aid training

Job description

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, Mississauga 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