Personal Support Worker PSW

Home Care Association of America; Milton; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A home care service provider in Canada seeks a Caregiver PSW to deliver personal care and homemaking services to clients, ensuring they can remain in their homes. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma and complete a Provincial-approved PSW course. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities and medications. This role offers a competitive salary and a flexible schedule.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Training & development

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a Provincial-approved Personal Support Worker course.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Personal care assistance

Companionship services

Medication administration

Education

High school graduate or equivalent certificate

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.