Personal Support Worker

ComForCare Home Health Care - Halton; Milton; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Job summary

ComForCare Home Health Care - Halton is seeking a Caregiver PSW to support clients with personal care and homemaker/companion services in their residence. The role follows an established plan of care to help clients remain at home.

Responsibilities include assisting with bathing, dressing, grooming, mobility, and medication support, along with homemaking duties and companionship for clients and their families.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English as needed for the job.
• Provincial-approved PSW, CNA or Health Care Aide course (asset).
• Valid driver’s license and access to transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including bathing, dressing, grooming, mobility, and toileting.
• Perform homemaker and companionship duties such as cleaning, laundry, dishes, and meal preparation.
• Assist with medications that the client self-administers.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

PSW/HHA certification or equivalent (asset)

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.