Personal Support Worker (PSW)

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

Job summary

A home care service provider in Gravenhurst, Ontario, is seeking Personal Support Workers (PSWs) to provide essential care. The role involves personal support, crisis intervention, and strong communication with families. Candidates must have PSW certification, First Aid/CPR certification, and a driver’s license. The position offers flexible hours and a competitive pay rate of $21.50 per hour.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Benefits Plan available

Flexible hours

Qualifications

• PSW certification is required.
• Valid First Aid/CPR certificate.
• Completion of a Police Vulnerable Sector Check within the last 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assistance to clients.
• Utilize lifts in the home to transfer clients.
• Maintain open communication with clients and their families.

Skills

Personal care

Crisis intervention

Communication with clients

Monitoring care plans

Education

PSW certification

Valid First Aid/CPR certificate

Job description

Overview

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 Gravenhurst 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.

Benefits

• Competitive pay at $21.50
• Benefits Plan available after working 30+ hours per week*
• 4% Vacation Pay on every pay
• Flexible hours and schedule
• 4 hour shift minimum

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care
• Utilize lifts in the home to transfer clients
• Providing cognitive, 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

• 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 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 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.