Personal Support Worker (PSW)

Home Care Assistance of Barrie, Ontario; Beaverton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local home care service provider is seeking Personal Support Workers (PSWs) in the Muskoka area to provide essential care. The position offers flexible hours and competitive pay at $21.00, along with benefits for those working over 30 hours weekly. Key qualifications include PSW certification and a valid First Aid/CPR certificate. Interested candidates should contact the provided number or email.

Benefits

Competitive pay at $21.00

Benefits Plan for 30+ hours

4% Vacation Pay

Flexible hours and schedule

Qualifications

• PSW certification is required.
• Valid First Aid/CPR certificate.
• Completion of a Police Vulnerable Sector Check within the last 6 months.
• Ability to accurately follow written and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to clients.
• Utilize lifts to transfer clients.
• Maintain open communication with clients and their families.
• Monitor care plan and document changes.

Skills

PSW certification

Valid First Aid/CPR certificate

Ability to follow instructions

Sound judgment in handling matters

Drivers License and own insured vehicle

Job description

Are you looking for a career helping others? Looking for a company that values passion and rewards its employees with great benefits? Your search is over – a PSW with Home Care Assistance is the job for you!

We are seeking PSWs in the Muskoka area to provide care. Shifts may vary from mornings to evenings and every other weekend. We are seeking casual individuals who are available to pick up shifts as needed.

Job Benefits

• Competitive pay at $21.00
• Benefits Plan availableafter working 30+ hours per week*
• 4% Vacation Pay on every pay
• Flexible hours and schedule
• 4 hour shift minimum

The successful candidate’s areas of responsibility will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide personal care
• Utilize lifts in the home to transfer clients
• Providingcognitive, social, emotional, and spiritual support
• Provide behavioural support and crisis intervention
• Maintaining open communication with client and their family
• Monitoring care plan and adding documentation with any changes and updates
• Responding to all emergency situations
• All other duties, as assigned

Key qualifications for this position will include, but are not limited to:

• PSW certification is required
• Valid First Aid/CPR certificate
• Completion of a Police Vulnerable Sector Check within last 6 months
• CPI training is an asset**
• Drivers License and own insured vehicle is required**
• Satisfactory professional references
• Ability toaccurately follow written and verbal instructions
• Must be able to anticipate problems and use sound judgment and tact in handling confidential matters

Please submit the appropriate documents for review.

Questions? Please contact Jennifer at 705-503-2273 ex.3 or [e-mail]

Home Care Assistance welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Home Care Assistance. Please note, we ask for 5-7 business days to review applications and only successful candidates will be contacted to move forward.