Personal Support Worker (PSW)

ParaMed Home Health Care; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A caring home health agency in Kitchener seeks Personal Support Workers to assist patients with daily living activities. Responsibilities include bathing, meal preparation, and companionship. Required qualifications include a valid PSW certificate and a compassionate nature. The role offers flexible scheduling and a range of benefits, contributing to a rewarding work experience.

Benefits

Best in class training and development programs

Comprehensive health and dental benefit plans

Company paid mobile devices

Mileage compensation

Employee perks and exclusive offers

Qualifications

• Demonstrate compassion and care when interacting with patients.
• Ability to assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Clear Vulnerable Sector Screen.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with bathing, toileting, and oral care.
• Prepare nutritious meals as per care plan.
• Provide basic housekeeping and companionship.

Skills

Compassion and care

Reliability

Flexibility

Meal preparation

Education

Valid Personal Support Worker Certificate

Job description

Job Description

As an integral part of the home and community care team, you will support, encourage and provide independence for patients in their homes and community setting by assisting with activities of daily living.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Best in class training and development programs
• Celebration and Recognition programs
• Part time and Full-time opportunities and flexible scheduling options
• Comprehensive health and dental benefit plans
• Company paid mobile devices
• Mileage compensation
• Employee perks and exclusive offers

What You’ll Do

• Assist patients with activities of daily living including skin, hair, and oral care along with bathing, toileting, & peri-care
• Prepare nutritious meals and snacks, including special diets, as determined by the care plan
• Provide basic housekeeping tasks and companionship to help your patients enjoy a better quality of life

What You Bring

• Valid Personal Support Worker Certificate
• Ability to demonstrate compassion and care when interacting with patients
• Reliability and flexibility
• Passion for making a difference in your community
• Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle to travel to and from patient’s residences within a geographical area
• Clear Vulnerable Sector Screen

We are honored to partner with HealthForceOntario (HFO) as an approved employer for the incentive funding of $10,000 to attract and retain personal support workers (PSWs) to work in home and community care agencies. For further information, please visit: https://www.healthforceontario.ca/en/Home/All_Programs/PSW_Initiatives

Time Type

Full time

Join us as we continue our 40-year tradition to help people live better and provide the most compassionate care possible! Join a winning team and let’s succeed together!

ParaMed Home Health Care accommodates the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.