Personal Support Worker

Home Instead; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in Oshawa is seeking caring and compassionate Personal Support Workers to enhance the lives of aging adults. The role offers flexible schedules and a supportive work environment. Candidates must hold a PSW certificate and a recent criminal background check. The position pays $19.50/hr and includes benefits like referral incentives and training.

Benefits

Referral incentives

Paid Mileage

Flexible schedules

Supportive management

Qualifications

• Must have a criminal background vulnerable sector police check (within the last 3 months).
• Covid-19 Vaccine Certificate is required.
• Ability to treat and care for seniors and their property with dignity and respect.
• Ability to communicate with clients in a friendly and congenial manner.

Responsibilities

• Companionship and conversation
• Light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation
• Medication and appointment reminders
• Assistance with grooming and bathing
• Alzheimer's Care
• Hospice Care

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Ability to respect seniors

Education

PSW certificate

Job description

Home Instead is looking for caring and compassionate Personal Support Worker to become a part of our team and join our mission of enhancing the lives of aging adults throughout our community. Home Instead provides a variety of non‑medical services that allow seniors to remain in their homes and meet the challenges of aging with dignity, care and compassion.

We offer a variety of shifts (Live‑Ins, Overnights, Days and Evenings)

Job Description

Home Instead is looking for part‑time / full‑time / live‑in caring and compassionate Personal Support Workers to become a part of our team and join our mission of enhancing the lives of aging adults throughout our communities. We service Oshawa, Whitby, Pickering, Ajax, Courtice, Bowmanville, Port Perry and surrounding areas. Home Instead provides a variety of non‑medical services that allow seniors to remain in their home and meet the challenges of aging with dignity, care and compassion.

Must have a criminal background vulnerable sector police check (within the last 3 months).

Benefits

• Referral incentives
• Paid Mileage
• Limited number of clients and longer visits with each client
• Warm and caring culture
• Supportive management
• Training
• Social events
• Flexible schedules

Responsibilities

• Companionship and conversation
• Light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation
• Medication and appointment reminders
• Assistance with grooming and bathing
• Assistance with toileting and incontinence issues
• Alzheimer's Care
• Hospice Care
• PSWs must have certification from an accredited educational institution.

Requirements To Be a PSW

• Ability to treat and care for seniors and their property with dignity and respect
• Ability to communicate with clients in a friendly and congenial manner
• Must have a criminal background vulnerable sector police check (within the last 3 months)
• PSW certificate
• Covid‑19 Vaccine Certificate

Pay Rate: $19.50/hr

Both full time and part time roles available. Find out more about this fulfilling career opportunity at homeinstead.com/3015

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