Personal Support Worker Casual- Durham Region

Qualicare; Whitby; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE provided

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Training & development

Relaxed atmosphere

Continuing education programs

Job summary

Qualicare Durham is seeking compassionate Personal Support Workers (PSWs) to join our home care team. The PSW will perform essential personal care services under the supervision of the Care Coordinator to meet clients’ needs in their homes.

We offer a supportive, family-oriented atmosphere with opportunities for continuing education and a flexible schedule to fit your life, while making a meaningful difference in the lives of clients dealing with medical illnesses and age-related complications.

Qualifications

• PSW certificate or equivalent is required or applicable for foreign-trained nurses.
• NACC certification is preferred to support standardized homecare practice.
• CPR/First Aid training current or willingness to obtain.
• Negative TB skin test or chest X-ray as part of health clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assistance with personal care and hygiene
• Meal Preparation
• Light Housekeeping
• Accompany clients on outings
• Shopping and errands
• Medication Assist/Reminders
• Ambulation and transporting of clients
• Provide companionship to clients
• Ability to follow care-plan
• Documentation/Charting

Education

Personal Support Worker Certificate or equivalent

NACC Certified

Job description

• PPE provided (Personal protective equipment)
• Competitive Wages
• Relaxed atmosphere
• Continuing education programs
• Ongoing shifts in order to build close relationships with our clients
• Making a difference in the lives of those dealing with medical illnesses and age-related complications

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Training & development

Benefits/Perks

• Flexible working hours
• PPE provided (Personal protective equipment)
• Competitive Wages
• Relaxed atmosphere
• Continuing education programs
• Ongoing shifts in order to build close relationships with our clients
• Making a difference in the lives of those dealing with medical illnesses and age-related complications
• Making a difference in the lives of those dealing with medical illnesses and age-based complications

Company Overview

Qualicare Homecare is looking for compassionate, caring, and reliable individuals to join our family as Personal Support Workers (PSWs)/ Caregivers. Qualicare location offers home care services that focus on providing the best quality of life for our clients and peace of mind for their families.

Qualicare Durham has immediate openings for Personal Support Workers/ Caregivers!

Job Summary

The Personal Support Worker is a member of the home care team who works under the supervision of the Care Coordinator and performs various personal care services as necessary to meet the client’s needs.

Job Summary

The Personal Support Worker is a member of the home care team who works under the supervision of the Care Coordinator and performs various personal care services as necessary to meet the client’s needs.

Responsibilities

• Assistance with personal care and hygiene
• Meal Preparation
• Light Housekeeping
• Accompany clients on outings
• Shopping and errands
• Medication Assist/ Reminders
• Ambulation and transporting of clients
• Provide companionship to clients
• Ability to follow care-plan
• Documentation/Charting

Qualifications

• Personal Support Worker Certificate or equivalent (foreign-trained nurse, nursing student).
• NACC Certified
• Current CPR/First Aid training or willingness to obtain
• Negative TB skin test or chest x-ray
• Ability to travel around location territory
• Access to Internet/mobile phone
• Valid Driver's License and access to a reliable vehicle