Personal Support Worker - Pediatric Home Care

WeeCare Pediatric Home Health Care; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A home health care provider in Ontario is seeking a Part-time Pediatric Personal Support Worker to provide vital support and care for pediatric clients. The role includes assisting with personal care, maintaining records, and offering emotional support to families. The ideal candidate should have certification as a Personal Support Worker, experience in pediatrics, and BLS certification. Competitive pay and benefits offered for the right candidate.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Comprehensive health and dental benefit plans

Flexible scheduling

Comprehensive training program

Supportive management team

Qualifications

• Graduate of a certified Personal Support Worker program.
• Experience working with pediatric clients.
• Valid BLS certification is a must.

Responsibilities

• Assist the child with personal care and hygiene.
• Observe and report on changes in the child's condition.
• Provide emotional support to the child and family.

Skills

Experience working with pediatrics

Ability to provide cognitive, social, emotional support

BLS certification

Commitment to maintaining cleanliness and safety

Education

Graduate of a certified Personal Support Worker program

Job description

Why Join Our Team as a Pediatric Personal Support Worker?

If you enjoy building meaningful connections while working with pediatric clients in a home care environment, this position is for you.

We are looking for individuals who go above and beyond — those who aim to exceed expectations, not just meet them. Your role involves creating a safe and nurturing environment for yourself, the client, and the client’s family, providing peace, comfort, and balance within their home. You should value the support you offer and continuously seek opportunities to enhance the experience for your clients and their families.

As a Personal Support Worker with WeeCare, you will do more than provide medical care according to each client’s care plan. You will offer peace of mind, comfort, and become a trusted extension of the client’s family.

Position

Part-time Personal Support Worker in Etobicoke, ON every other Saturday & Sunday 14:00-19:00.

Please note: If you cannot commit to the weekly schedule, we will not be able to accept your application.

General Duties (specific duties may vary based on individual client needs)

• Enteral feed support
• Maintain child's records and required documentation
• Assist the child with personal care, hygiene, and activities of daily living
• Observe and report on changes in child's condition to guardian and WeeCare
• Assist with ambulation, mobilization, transferring, and adaptive aids
• Demonstrate understanding of child’s needs and maximize abilities
• Provide cognitive, social, emotional, and psychological support to the child/parent/guardian
• Respond to child/parent/guardian concerns and ensure appropriate action is taken
• Assist in maintaining a safe and cleanly environment, including child’s equipment and belongings
• Notify supervisor of any concerns impacting child’s safety, incidents, and accidents
• Complete all other tasks as assigned
  
  

Requirements

• Graduate of a certified Personal Support Worker program
• Experience working with pediatrics
• Current BLS certification
• Vulnerable Sector Check within the past 6 months
  
  

Schedule

• Every other Saturday & Sunday
• 14:00-19:00
• Evening shift
• Weekend shift
• 5 hour shift
  
  

Ability to Commute

• Etobicoke, ON M9R 2X2
  
  

Employee Benefits

• Competitive rates of pay
• Comprehensive health and dental benefit plans
• Recognition program
• Flexible scheduling
• Comprehensive training program
• Supportive management team