Personal Support Worker

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

Job summary

A local homecare service provider in the Region of Waterloo is seeking a Personal Support Worker to assist a 49-year-old male client with cognitive impairment, providing companionship and necessary personal care. The role offers flexible schedules, with shifts available from 11 am to 3 pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays. Candidates must hold a Personal Support Worker Certificate, and CPR/First Aid training is a plus. The ability to travel and access to communication devices are required for this role.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Training & development

Referral bonuses

Ongoing support and education programs

Qualifications

• Certificate as a Personal Support Worker is mandatory.
• CPR/First Aid training is required or willingness to obtain.
• Candidates must have a recent negative TB test or chest x-ray.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and hygiene of the client.
• Provide companionship to the client.
• Accompany clients on outings and errands.
• Help with shopping for the client.
• Transport clients as needed.

Skills

Compassionate care

Reliability

Communication

Mobility assistance

Education

Personal Support Worker Certificate

Job description

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Training & development

Benefits/Perks

• Shifts ranging anywhere from 4 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 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.

Job Summary

The Personal Support Worker will support a 49 yo male client with cognitive impairment from 11-3 Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays for companionship and occasional transportation and performs various personal care services as necessary to meet the client’s needs. The applicants are available to start Monday January 19.

Responsibilities

• Assistance with continence, personal care and hygiene
• Provide companionship to client
• Accompany clients on outings
• Shopping and errands
• Ambulation and transporting of clients

Qualifications

• Personal Support Worker Certificate.
• 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