Personal Support Worker – PSW

Nurse Next Door; Kawartha Lakes; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading home care company in Ontario seeks compassionate caregivers to provide personal care and companionship. The role involves executing client care plans and assisting with daily living activities. Candidates must have a valid PSW or DSW certificate, a driver's license, and be willing to travel. Competitive wages and signing bonuses are offered. Join us to ensure seniors live happier, healthier lives at home.

Benefits

Competitive wages and structured wage increase

Signing Bonus

Referral bonuses

Qualifications

• Must have a valid certificate for PSW, DSW, HCA or foreign trained nurse.
• Vehicle/valid driver’s license required.
• Willing to travel to remote locations.

Responsibilities

• Provide meal preparation, light housekeeping, and personal care.
• Execute the client’s care plan as outlined.
• Help clients with transfers and ambulation.

Skills

Meal preparation

Light housekeeping

Personal care

Companionship

ADL assistance

Education

Valid certificate for PSW, DSW, HCA or foreign trained nurse

Job description

Overview

A Career with Purpose and Heart. Job seekers who love what they do will find growth and momentum with us. 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. 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. 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: Orillia and Surrounding Area

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.