Personal Support Worker (PSW)

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

Job summary

A home care service provider in Simcoe County seeks PSWs to assist clients with daily living activities. The role requires a PSW certification and offers flexible hours with competitive pay of $19-$21/hr based on experience. Candidates should be prepared to provide personal care, prepare meals, and assist with transportation. Must have valid First Aid/CPR and a Police Vulnerable Sector Check.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Benefits Plan available after working 30+ hours/week

Flexible hours

Qualifications

• Valid PSW certification is required.
• Completion of a Police Vulnerable Sector Check within last 6 months.
• Drivers License and own insured vehicle is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).
• Drive clients to appointments and errands.
• Prepare meals and complete light housekeeping.

Skills

PSW certification

First Aid/CPR certification

Ability to follow instructions

Experience in personal care

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 for Community in the Bradford and surrounding areas 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 $19-$21/hr **based on experience
• 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:

• Assisting with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and personal care including eating, dressing, transferring, toileting, hygiene, grooming, and bathing as per client's care plan
• Driving clients to outings, appointments, to run errands, etc.
• Supporting client with assigned physiotherapy exercisesdaily
• Preparing meals for client and completing light housekeeping as needed
• Providing medication support and management
• Utilize lifts in the home to transfer clients
• Providingcognitive, social, emotional, and spiritual support
• Maintaining open communication with client and their family
• Monitoring care plan and adding documentation with any changes and updates
• Responding to all emergency situations
• Working in the Community homes, Long Term Care , or Retirement
• 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 an asset**
• 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 Assistancewelcomes 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.