Personal Support Worker for clients with cognitive impairment

Qualicare, Waterloo Region; Waterloo; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading homecare provider is seeking compassionate Personal Support Workers in Waterloo, Canada. This role involves assisting clients with personal care, meal preparation, and providing companionship. Candidates should possess a Personal Support Worker Certificate, and may need CPR/First Aid training. This opportunity offers competitive wages, flexibility in scheduling shifts, and the chance to make a meaningful difference in clients' lives. Immediate openings are available.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Training & development

Referral bonuses

Ongoing shifts

Qualifications

• Must have Personal Support Worker Certificate or equivalent.
• Must obtain current CPR/First Aid training.
• Must have a negative TB skin test or chest x-ray.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Prepare meals for clients.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Document care provided and follow care plan.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Meal Preparation

Communication skills

Medication assistance

Education

Personal Support Worker Certificate

Current CPR/First Aid training

Job description

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Training & development

Benefits/Perks

• Shifts ranging anywhere from 3 hours up to 12 hours
• Flexible working hours - Select your own shifts
• PPE provided (Personal protective equipment)
• Competitive Wages
• Referral bonuses
• 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
• Free education and training with QPath Career Pathways Program

Company Overview

Qualicare Homecare is looking for compassionate, caring, and reliable individuals to join us 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.

We have 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.

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).
• 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