Personal Support Worker (PSW)

ParaMed Home Health Care; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in home health care seeks compassionate individuals to join their dedicated team. In this rewarding role, you will support patients in their daily activities, ensuring they maintain independence and quality of life. With a focus on training and development, this organization offers flexible scheduling and comprehensive benefits, making it an excellent place to grow your career. If you have a passion for making a difference and possess the necessary qualifications, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values care, compassion, and community involvement.

Benefits

Best in class training and development programs

Celebration and Recognition programs

Comprehensive health and dental benefit plans

Company paid mobile devices

Mileage compensation

Employee perks and exclusive offers

Qualifications

• Valid Personal Support Worker Certificate required.
• Demonstrated compassion and care in patient interactions.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily living activities including personal care.
• Prepare meals according to care plans and provide companionship.

Skills

Compassion

Reliability

Flexibility

Communication Skills

Education

Personal Support Worker Certificate

Tools

Mobile Devices

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:

1. Best in class training and development programs
2. Celebration and Recognition programs
3. Part time and Full-time opportunities and flexible scheduling options
4. Comprehensive health and dental benefit plans
5. Company paid mobile devices
6. Mileage compensation
7. Employee perks and exclusive offers

What You’ll Do:

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

What You Bring:

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

ParaMed is pleased to partner with the Ontario government to provide a $3/hour wage enhancement in addition to regular earnings.

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.

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.