Personal Caregiver

Bayshore HealthCare; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for Canadians. As a Personal Caregiver, you'll deliver exceptional care and support, ensuring clients' comfort and safety. This role offers the chance to make a real difference in people's lives while enjoying flexible hours and ongoing professional development. With a supportive work environment and comprehensive health benefits, this is an opportunity to thrive in a meaningful career. If you're compassionate and skilled, we invite you to be part of our esteemed team.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Flexible Working Hours

Ongoing Professional Development

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Employee Assistance Programs

Recognition and Rewards Programs

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited caregiver training program or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of caregiving principles and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive homemaking services and personal care.
• Assist clients with daily living activities tailored to their needs.

Skills

Caregiving Principles

Customer Service

English Proficiency

Physical Assistance

Education

Accredited Caregiver Training

Job description

Bayshore HealthCare is one of Canada’s leading providers of home and community health care services and is a privately owned company. Bayshore HealthCare is proud to showcase its achievements as a Platinum member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies Program every year since 2006. In 2015, Bayshore achieved the designation for Best Practice Spotlight Organization from the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario. Bayshore Healthcare is also recognized as one of Canada’s Best Employers in Forbes 2023 list. With locations across the country, including more than 80 home care offices, 11 pharmacies, and over 100 community care clinics, Bayshore has more than 18,000 staff members and provides care to over 350,000 clients annually. We are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life, dignity, and independence of all Canadians by providing customized care plans and solutions that allow clients to remain in the comfort of their own homes.

Bayshore is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Personal Caregiver to join our esteemed team. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering exceptional care and support to our clients, ensuring their comfort, safety, and overall well-being.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive homemaking services, including cleaning, cooking, laundry, and general household management.
• Offer companionship and accompany clients to community activities and events.
• Administer personal care services according to care plan directives.
• Ensure the emotional, spiritual, and physical comfort and safety of clients.
• Assist clients with activities of daily living, tailored to meet their specific needs.
• Perform specialized procedures with proper training and current competency.
• Observe and document client conditions, reporting any changes or unusual events.
• Implement and adhere to infection prevention practices.

We Offer

• Competitive salary reflecting your skills and experience.
• Flexible working hours to accommodate your personal commitments.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• A supportive work environment valuing collaboration and respect.
• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Employee assistance programs for personal and professional support.
• Recognition and rewards programs for your dedication.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited caregiver training program or equivalent education and experience.
• Strong knowledge of caregiving principles and customer service.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English; French is an asset.
• Ability to provide high-quality care with current community care practices knowledge.
• Physical ability to assist clients with movement, including lifting up to 23 kg, squatting, bending, standing, and reaching.
• Reliable transportation; driver's license and vehicle are assets.
• Ability to produce a clear Criminal background check with Vulnerable Sector Check.

Dependent on provincial regulations and the specific position, new hires may need to provide proof of vaccination against illnesses such as COVID-19, Hepatitis, and Seasonal Flu. Please consult with the recruiter for specific requirements. Medical exemptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

At Bayshore Healthcare, we are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering a culture of belonging where individual differences are embraced and celebrated. We operate in full compliance with all relevant legislation and encourage candidates to disclose any accommodation needs during the recruitment process.

Primary Location: ON-Kenora