Personal Care Assistant PCA

ComForCare; Milton; Hybrid; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Job summary

ComForCare in Milton, Canada is seeking a Personal Care Assistant to support clients at home with daily personal care and homemaker services according to an established plan of care. The role helps clients remain in their homes with dignity and independence.

Responsibilities include assisting with bathing, dressing, grooming, meal prep, light housekeeping, and medication support. English fluency and a valid driver's license with insured vehicle are required.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English to perform job duties.
• Meets passing criteria on PCA skills test.
• Meets passing criteria on DEARS test (Drugs and Ethics).

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
• Perform homemaker/companion tasks and meal planning/prep.
• Assist with medications client self-administers as directed.

Skills

English fluency

PCA skills test

DEARS test

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Benefits:

• Training & development


• Competitive salary


• Flexible schedule

Job Summary:

The Personal Care Assistant provides clients various personal care and homemaker/companion services in accordance with an established plan of care so that they can remain in their residence.

Essential Functions:

• Personal Care
  
  
  
  • Provide assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, nail /skin care, back care, foot care, shampoo, oral hygiene, ambulation, transfers, range of motion exercise, safe use of equipment and assistive devices (wheelchair, walker, crutches, cane, lifts), change of position, with toileting, commode, incontinent care, meal planning, preparation, and assistance with feeding
  
  
  
  


• Companion/Sitter
  
  
  
  • Provide companionship and respite services for family
  
  
  • Perform homemaking activities which include (but are not limited to): vacuuming, dusting, sweeping, or mopping floors, doing dishes, changing bed linens, doing laundry and cleaning bathrooms
  
  
  
  


• Medication Services
  
  
  
  • Assist with medications that the client self-administers
  
  
  
  

Qualifications/Educational Requirements:

• High school graduate or equivalent certificate


• Meets passing criteria on PCA skills test.


• Meets passing criteria on DEARS test (Drugs and Ethics test)


• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English as needed for the job


• Possess a valid driver's license and have use of an insured automobile or access to adequate transportation for the job

This job description is used as a guide only and not inclusive of responsibilities and job duties.