Personal Support Worker (PSW)

Home Care Assistance of Barrie, Ontario; Bradford West Gwillimbury; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in home care is seeking passionate Personal Support Workers (PSWs) to provide compassionate care in a Retirement home setting. This role offers flexible hours and the opportunity to make a significant impact on residents' lives. As a PSW, you'll deliver essential personal care, assist with medication management, and provide emotional support to enhance the quality of life for residents. With the potential for casual to full-time hours, this position is perfect for those looking to contribute meaningfully while enjoying a supportive work environment. Join a team that values dedication and rewards hard work with great benefits!

Benefits

Benefits Plan after 30+ hours

4% Vacation Pay

Flexible hours

Qualifications

• PSW certification required; CPR certificate must be current.
• Experience in LTC or Retirement facility is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident-focused care and maintain communication with families.
• Assist with personal care and monitor changes in patient care plans.

Skills

Resident-focused care

Communication skills

Personal care assistance

Medication support

Cognitive support

Sound judgment

Education

PSW certification

Valid CPR certificate

Police Vulnerable Sector Check

Tools

Point Of Care (POC)

Job description

Home Care Assistance of Barrie, Ontario Bradford, Ontario, Canada

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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 a Retirement home in Bradford. Day, evening, and night shifts are available. We are seeking casual individuals who are available to pick up shifts and work scheduled shifts as needed. Hours can vary from casual to full-time based on facility needs.

Job Benefits:

• Benefits Plan available after working 30+ hours per week*
• 4% Vacation Pay on every pay
• Flexible hours

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

• Providing resident-focused care that meets the needs of residents
• Maintaining open communication with residents and their families
• Assisting with personal care including eating, dressing, transferring, toileting, hygiene, grooming, and bathing as per residents’ care plans
• Monitoring and noting any changes to patient care plans
• Providing medication support and management
• Providing cognitive, social, emotional, and spiritual support
• Providing oral and dental care
• Responding to all emergency situations
• All other duties, as assigned

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

• PSW certification (NACC certificate required if graduated from a private college)
• Valid CPR certificate completed within the last year*
• Completion of Police Vulnerable Sector Check
• Satisfactory professional references
• Previous experience in a LTC or Retirement facility is required
• Experience using Point Of Care (POC) is required
• Ability to accurately 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 Miruna 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.