Personal Support Worker for East York.

Qualicare; Golden Horseshoe; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in homecare is seeking compassionate Personal Support Workers to join their dedicated team. This role involves providing essential personal care services, meal preparation, and companionship to clients, ensuring their comfort and well-being. With a strong commitment to employee satisfaction and a supportive work environment, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals facing medical challenges. Join a company that values respect, fairness, and camaraderie, and be part of a team that is recognized as a Great Place to Work!

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Free uniforms

Continuing education programs

Supportive management

Ongoing shifts to build relationships

Qualifications

• Must have a Personal Support Worker Certificate or equivalent.
• Current CPR/First Aid training is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care services according to care plans.
• Accompany clients on outings and provide companionship.
• Perform light housekeeping and meal preparation.

Skills

Compassion

Reliability

Communication

Meal preparation

Light housekeeping

Medication reminders

Dementia/Alzheimer's experience

Education

Personal Support Worker Certificate

CPR/First Aid training

2-year nursing student

Tools

Mobile phone

Internet access

Job description

Benefits:

• Positive work environment
• Flexible schedule
• Free uniforms

Benefits/Perks:

• Shifts ranging anywhere from 4 hours up to 12 hours
• Flexible working hours - Select your own shifts
• PPE provided (Personal protective equipment)
• Continuing education programs
• Ongoing shifts to build close relationships with our clients
• Making a difference in the lives of those dealing with medical illnesses and age-related complications
• Support: Connected and supported management

Company Overview:

Qualicare Homecare is looking for compassionate, caring, and reliable individuals to join our family as Personal Support Workers/Caregivers. As a Personal Support Worker, you will not only be looking after the clients, but you will also be part of an amazing team that promotes a culture of recognition, appreciation, respect, leadership, learning, and ongoing support.

Did you know that Qualicare is also Great Place to Work certified? Come and join us! 91% of our employees agree that Qualicare is a Great Place to Work, and we are proud of our company’s culture based on Respect, Fairness, Credibility, Pride, and Camaraderie.

Job Summary:

The Personal Support Worker/Caregiver 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:

• Provide morning or night care
• Ability to follow a care plan
• Meal preparation
• Light housekeeping
• Accompany clients on outings
• Shopping and errands
• Medication reminders
• Ambulation and transporting of clients
• Provide companionship to clients
• Documentation/charting

Qualifications:

• Personal Support Worker Certificate or equivalent (e.g. foreign-trained nurse, 2-year nursing student)
• Current CPR/First Aid training
• Current Police Record Check or Vulnerable Sector Screen or be willing to obtain one
• Negative TB skin test or chest x-ray
• Access to the internet/mobile phone
• Ability to travel around location territory
• Dementia/Alzheimer's experience
• Reliable and experienced