Personal Support Worker

Home Instead; Newmarket; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home care provider is hiring PSWs and CAREGivers in Newmarket, offering positions that provide flexible hours and opportunities for ongoing training in senior care. Ideal candidates are certified professionals who enjoy making a positive impact in clients' lives through personalized assistance.

Benefits

On-Going Job Opportunities

Flexible Schedule

Personal Satisfaction

Qualifications

• Must have a vehicle with valid auto insurance.
• Certified PSW or International Nurse required.
• Willingness to assist in personal care tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 care assistance to clients.
• Assist in transfers using mechanical lifts.
• Support clients with Activities of Daily Living.

Skills

Personal Care

Communication

Team Player

Education

CPR/First Aid Certification

PSW Certification

International Nurse Certification

Job description

Are you a PSW, International Nurse, Health Care Aide or CAREGiver? If so, we are hiring and we want you!

Are you looking for a part time or full-time opportunity that provides flexible hours and works with your schedule? If so, we are hiring and we want you!

We are looking for skilled individuals to fill the role of a PSW and/or CAREGiver assisting seniors in the community of Newmarket, Stouffville, Kewsick and Aurora.

We are looking to fill multiple open roles with weekday and weekend availability.

What We Offer

• On-Going Job Opportunities - employees will be on-boarded with initial training and be eligible to take many of our training courses centralized around senior aging illnesses such as Alzheimer's, Dementia, Palliative Care, etc.
• Flexible Schedule - we work with your availability to fit shifts into your schedule and allow you desired # of hours weekly.
• Close to Home - all shifts are travel friendly and central enough to your home
• Personal Satisfaction - the best of all, you get to make a difference in someone's life!
  
  

Essential Job Functions

• Providing 1:1 care assistance to each client individually or in a team setting with another CG
• Assist in 2-person transfers using mechanical lifts or 1-person assists
• Provide medication reminders
• Support clients in completing all Activities of Daily Living such as toileting, bathing, dressing, feeding and ambulation assistance
• May be required to assist in Instrumental Activities of Daily Living such as laundry, changing linens, warming up meals, etc.
• Expected to maintain communication regarding all client care needs and changes and make appropriate reports
  
  

Requirements Of The Position

• Must have a vehicle with valid auto insurance
• Must be CPR/First Aid Certified (or willing to become certified)
• Must be a certified PSW or International Nurse
• Experience with 2-person transfers preferred but not required - training will be provided as needed
• Experience with all forms of personal care
• Must be a team player and willing to work with other Home Instead CG’s
• Experience with Alzheimer's, Dementia, Parkinson's, etc is an preferred but not required