Personal Support Worker

comforcarecareers; Milton; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Job summary

The Caregiver PSW provides clients with personal care and homemaker/companion services in accordance with an established plan of care so that they can remain in their residence. Milton, Ontario-based position serving clients in their homes.

Required are strong communication, reliability, and ability to work independently. Training is provided; flexibility supports family-first caregiving in the community.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required or preferred.
• Provincial-approved PSW/HHA course or Health Care Aide credential is an asset.
• You must meet passing criteria on PSW/HHA skills tests and DEARS Drugs & Ethics test.
• Ability to read, write and understand English as needed for the job.
• Valid driver's license with access to insured transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility assistance.
• Offer companionship and homemaking help such as cleaning, laundry, and meal prep.
• Assist clients with medication administration as directed by care plan.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Provincial-approved PSW/HCA course

DEARS test (Drugs and Ethics)

English language proficiency

Driver's license

Job description

Benefits:

• Training & development
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule

Job Summary:

The Caregiver PSW 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
• Successful completion of a Provincial-approved Personal Support Worker, Certified Nurse Aide or Health Care Aide course, or equivalent is an asset.
• Meets passing criteria on PSW/HHA 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.