Personal Support Worker-PSW

ComForCare; Milton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive care provider in Halton Region seeks a Caregiver PSW. This role involves assisting clients with personal care and homemaking tasks, providing companionship, and helping with self-administered medications. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and a certified PSW course. The position offers a competitive wage between $20.00 - $25.00 per hour and values caregiver respect and ongoing training.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Training & development

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent certificate required.
• Completion of a Provincial-approved PSW hands-on course is necessary.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care and homemaking services.
• Provide companionship and respite for families.
• Assist clients with self-administered medications.

Skills

Communication skills

Compassion

Personal care assistance

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Completion of Provincial-approved PSW course

Job description

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Training & development

Job Summary

The Caregiver PSW provides clients various personal care and homemaker/companion services in accordance with an established plan of care so that they can remain in their residence.

Essential Functions

• Personal Care
  • Provide assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, nail/skin care, back care, foot care, shampoo, oral hygiene, ambulation, transfers, range of motion exercise, safe use of equipment and assistive devices (wheelchair, walker, crutches, cane, lifts), change of position, with toileting, commode, incontinent care, meal planning, preparation, and assistance with feeding
• Companion/Sitter
  • Provide companionship and respite services for family
  • Perform homemaking activities which include (but are not limited to): vacuuming, dusting, sweeping, or mopping floors, doing dishes, changing bed linens, doing laundry and cleaning bathrooms
• Medication Services
  • Assist with medications that the client self-administers

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent certificate
• Successful completion of a Provincial-approved Personal Support Worker, Certified Nurse Aide or Health Care Aide in-person course, or equivalent. No online certificates are accepted.
• Meets passing criteria on PSW/HHA skills test.
• Meets passing criteria on DEARS test (Drugs and Ethics test)
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English as needed for the job
• Possess a valid driver\'s license and have use of an insured automobile or access to adequate transportation for the job

This job description is used as a guide only and not inclusive of responsibilities and job duties.

Compensation: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Live your best life possible while helping others live theirs.

Our Caregivers are the heart and soul of what we do. For that reason, we put our CaregiversFirst each and every day.

At ComForCare, it is our CaregiverFirst promise, that our caregivers will be:

• Treated with respect and dignity.
• Provided exceptional training on a regular and ongoing basis.
• Are never alone in the field - support is always available.
• Thoughtfully matched with clients that they are compatible with.

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