Personal Support Worker – Homecare

Canadian Shield Health Care Services; Sault Ste. Marie; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in health care is seeking dedicated Personal Support Workers to deliver compassionate care to clients. This role involves assisting clients with daily living activities while ensuring their comfort and safety. You will be part of a supportive team that values confidentiality and adherence to care protocols. Ideal candidates will possess a Personal Support Worker Diploma and have exceptional interpersonal skills. Join a rewarding environment where your contributions make a real difference in the lives of those you care for. If you are passionate about helping others and meet the qualifications, we encourage you to apply!

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of community nursing principles and personal care delivery.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, French is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care services according to the care plan.
• Monitor clients' emotional and physical comfort and safety.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills (English)

Communication Skills (French)

Knowledge of Community Nursing

Infection Prevention Practices

Education

Personal Support Worker Diploma

Current CPR Certificate

Tools

Reliable Vehicle

Job description

Job Summary

A Personal Support Worker provides compassionate and heartfelt personal care services to clients and assists clients with the activities of daily living while maintaining autonomy.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: From $21.50 per hour

1. Provide personal care service according to direction of the established care plan and ensure to continuously monitor the emotional, spiritual, functional, and physical comfort and safety of our clients.
2. Provide personal care that is within the provincial scope of practice for a Personal Support Worker: Duties may include skin care, hair care, mouth care, bathing, bowel and bladder care, positioning and movement, exercise, basic wound care, feeding including special diets, assistance with oxygen administration and medication reminder.
3. Understand and implement infection prevention practices.
4. Adhere to Canadian Shield Health Care Services Policies and Procedures.
5. Maintain confidentiality of client and corporate information and discuss same only with appropriate Canadian Shield Health Care Services personnel.

Required Education: Health Care Certification: Personal Support Worker Diploma or equivalent

1. The Personal Support Worker must have a solid knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods of community nursing and the delivery of personal care service to clients.
2. Current CPR certificate.
3. Access to a reliable vehicle with valid driver’s license.
4. Criminal Record Check – Vulnerable Sector.
5. Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
6. Ability to stand, bend, squat, kneel, and reach freely and able to freely lift 23 kg.
7. Able to travel locally from assignment to assignment.
8. Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing in English.
9. Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing in French is an asset.

Sault Ste Marie