Personal Support Worker - Pediatric Home Care

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

Job summary

A pediatric home health care provider is seeking a part-time Personal Support Worker in Whitby, ON. As a caregiver, you will assist pediatric clients with personal care and provide emotional support within a home care environment. Successful candidates must be graduates of a certified Personal Support Worker program and have experience working with children. Competitive pay and flexible scheduling are offered.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Comprehensive health and dental benefit plans

Flexible scheduling

Comprehensive training program

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist the child with personal care and activities of daily living.
• Observe and report on changes in child's condition.
• Provide cognitive, social, emotional, and psychological support.

Skills

Experience working with pediatrics

BLS certification

Ability to provide emotional support

Education

Graduate of a certified Personal Support Worker program

Job description

Overview

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 Whitby, ON every Monday-Friday 13:30-18:30.

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

Responsibilities

• 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

• Monday-Friday
• 13:30-18:30
• Day shift
• 5 hour shift

Ability to Commute

• Whitby, ON L1P 1R7

Employee Benefits

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