Personal Support Worker Position Available in Home Care Setting in Fergus

Carekw; Fergus; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare company in Fergus is seeking Personal Support Workers (PSW) to provide care in the community. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, mobility, and companionship. Candidates must have a PSW Certificate and be available for evening and weekend shifts. Competitive wages, continuing education, and mentorship opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Continuing education and training programs

Mentorship opportunities

Health care Spending Account

Retirement Pension Plan

Qualifications

• Valid work/study permit if applicable.
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification.
• Clean Vulnerable Sector Screening within 3 months of hire.
• Up-to-date Immunization Records (MMR, TDAP, Varicella, Hep B).
• Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) considered an asset.
• Non-Violence Crisis Intervention (NVCI) considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assistance with personal care, hygiene, and grooming.
• Assisting clients with mobility, ambulation, and transfers.
• Provide companionship.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Documentation skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Excellent Patient service skills

Education

Personal Support Worker Certificate

Job description

Attention all Personal Support Workers, we have a position for you! PSW roles are available in Home setting in Fergus!

CareKW is a local healthcare company providing nursing, PSW, SSW, dietitian and therapy support within Southern Ontario. Our mission is building better lives and shaping our community with dynamic care and enriching careers.

CareKW is looking for skilled and reliable individuals to join our PSW team providing support in Community Setting.

We are searching for candidates that would be available for:

• Consistent hours based on your availability
• Full-time and Part-time hours available
• Must be available evenings and weekends

The CareKW Difference:

• Competitive wages
• Continuing education and training programs
• Mentorship opportunities
• Health care Spending Account
• Retirement Pension Plan

Personal Support Worker (PSW) Role:

• Assistance with personal care, hygiene, and grooming
• Assisting clients with mobility, ambulation, and transfers
• Companionship
• More tasks to be assigned based on the patient needs

Personal Support Worker (PSW) Requirements:

• Personal Support Worker Certificate (Required)
• Valid work/study permit (if applicable)
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification
• Clean Vulnerable Sector Screening (within 3 months of hire)
• Up-to-date Immunization Records (MMR, TDAP, Varicella, Hep B)
• Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) considered an asset
• Non-Violence Crisis Intervention (NVCI) considered an asset
• Documentation skills
• Ability to follow client care plan
• Strong communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent Patient service skills

New graduate applications are welcomed. While we thank all candidates who apply, only qualified candidates will be contacted.