Personal Support Worker (PSW)

Nurse Next Door; Clarington; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to redefining home care with a focus on Happier Aging. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide compassionate care while enjoying flexible schedules and competitive wages. As a caregiver, you'll play a vital role in enabling seniors to thrive at home, fostering genuine relationships, and contributing to a supportive team environment. With opportunities for personal growth and a commitment to inclusivity, this position is perfect for those who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Signing Bonus

Referral bonuses

24/7 support center

Flex Schedules

Minimum visits for 4-12 hours

Qualifications

• Valid certification for PSW, DSW, HCA or foreign trained nurse is required.
• Must have a vehicle and valid driver's license for travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide meal preparation, light housekeeping, and personal care.
• Assist clients with transfers, ambulation, and exercises.

Skills

Personal Support Worker (PSW)

Companionship

Meal Preparation

Light Housekeeping

Activities of Daily Living (ADL)

Education

Certificate for PSW, DSW, HCA

Foreign Trained Nurse

Job description

A Career with Purpose and Heart

YOU LOVE COMING TO WORK. GROW AND DEVELOP WITH US, DOING WHAT YOU LOVE.

Happier Aging Philosophy

At Nurse Next Door, we believe that getting older doesn’t have to feel sad or helpless. Instead, aging should be celebrated. That’s what we call Happier Aging. We bring Happier Aging to everyone: ourselves, our team, our community and the world. Happier Aging starts with you.

Caregiving as a Career

We are redefining the home care industry and are a career destination in North America. We believe in Caregiving as a Career: a career that is respected, valued and offers personal professional growth opportunities.

Caregiving as a Career starts with our People Promise, entered in the belief that you can thrive at work and have fun along the way. This is what we are all about.

We form genuine relationships and support our team members to achieve their wildest dreams through leading with care, our Bold Kindness philosophy.

What We Offer

• Competitive wages and structured wage increase
• Signing Bonus
• Referral bonuses for referring A-players and a $300 sign on bonus ($150 after training and $150 after 3 month probation)
• 24/7 support center to assist with scheduling related questions
• 24/7 assistance related to your client’s care
• Flex Schedules (Casual & Part-Time) and Minimum visits for 4-12 hours
• Positions available: Bowmanville, Hampton, Newcastle & Courtice and surrounding area’s
  
  

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide meal preparation, light housekeeping, and/or provide companionship and personal care.
• Happier Aging is at the heart of what we do — enabling seniors to live at home as long as possible, doing what they love to do.
• Execute on the client’s care plan as outlined by the Care Designer.
• Help clients with their ADL’s (Activities of Daily Living) that is within the scope of practice for a Registered Health Care Aide.
• Assist clients with transfers, ambulation and exercises.
• Meet the safety needs of the client and use equipment safely and properly.
• Function within the limits of your own experience and knowledge, while practicing safely and competently within the job description.
• Complete records and documentation accurately and thoroughly.
  
  

Requirements

• Must have valid certificate for PSW, DSW, HCA or foreign trained nurse
• Vehicle/Valid driver’s license required and must be willing to travel to remote locations
  
  

Nurse Next Door is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Our goal is to be inclusive, diverse, and representative of the communities where we work while creating an environment where every person can enjoy a successful career. This commitment applies to all candidates and employees.

Requests for accommodation due to a disability or any other protected characteristic can be made throughout the recruitment process and during employment.