Personal Support Worker - Days 30hrs bi-weekly

ParaMed Home Health Care; Lindsay; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Ontario is looking for a Part Time Personal Support Worker to provide care and support to patients. Responsibilities include assisting with daily activities and ensuring physical and emotional well-being. Candidates should have completed a PSW Program and possess strong communication skills. This position offers 30 hours bi-weekly with a focus on community home care.

Qualifications

• Completed a PSW Program or HCA/CCA certification meeting the appropriate standards.
• Experience in Long Term Care or community home care, especially with dementia and palliative care.
• Proficient in reading, writing, and understanding English.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct personal support and care to patients.
• Assist patients with ambulation, feeding, bathing, and grooming.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Knowledge of care planning

Education

PSW Program or HCA/CCA certification

Job description

Job Title: Part Time Personal Support Worker (PSW)/Health Care Aide (HCA)/Community Care Aide (CCA)

Schedule: Part Time Days (6:30am - 2:30pm) - 30 hours bi-weekly

The PSW/HCA/CCA provides direct personal support and care to patients, fulfilling their physical, intellectual, emotional, social, and spiritual needs in accordance with policies, procedures, and work routines. Responsibilities include assisting with ambulation, feeding, bathing, and grooming.

For Union Positions: Please refer to the collective agreement and include the following information:

• Union Name: [Insert Union Name]
• Union Local: [Insert Union Local]
• Union Classification (Title): PSW / HCA as applicable
• Salary: As per Collective Agreement

Access to a reliable vehicle in community home care is required.

Qualifications:

• Completed a PSW Program or HCA/CCA certification meeting the appropriate standards
• Experience in Long Term Care or community home care, with exposure to dementia and palliative care preferred
• Knowledge of care planning systems and documentation
• Ability to communicate positively with staff, residents/patients, and families
• Ability to provide care according to legislation, job routines, and nursing care plans; proficient in reading, writing, and understanding English
• Experience working independently in Community Home Care is an asset

Time Type: Part Time

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