Personal Support Worker (PSW)

Home Care Assistance of Barrie, Ontario; Northwestern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A home care service provider is seeking a Personal Support Worker (PSW) in Northwestern Ontario. The role offers competitive pay and flexible hours. Key responsibilities include providing personal care, supporting clients emotionally, and ensuring adherence to care plans. PSW certification and a valid driver's license are required. Join a company that values dedication and offers a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay at $21.50

Benefits Plan available after 30+ hours

4% Vacation Pay

Flexible hours and schedule

Qualifications

• PSW certification is required.
• Valid First Aid/CPR certificate is necessary.
• Completion of a Police Vulnerable Sector Check within last 6 months.
• Drivers License and own insured vehicle is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to clients.
• Utilize lifts to transfer clients safely.
• Maintain communication with clients and their families.
• Monitor care plan updates as necessary.

Skills

PSW certification

First Aid/CPR certification

Ability to follow instructions

Sound judgment

Job description

Are you looking for a career helping others? Looking for a company that values passion and rewards its employees with great benefits? Your search is over – a PSW with Home Care Assistance is the job for you!

We are seeking PSWs in the Kenora area to provide care. Shifts may vary from mornings to evenings and every other weekend. We are seeking casual individuals who are available to pick up shifts as needed.

Job Benefits:

• Competitive pay at $21.50
• Benefits Plan available after working 30+ hours per week*
• 4% Vacation Pay on every pay
• Flexible hours and schedule
• 4 hour shift minimum

The successful candidate’s areas of responsibility will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide personal care
• Utilize lifts in the home to transfer clients
• Providing cognitive, social, emotional, and spiritual support
• Provide behavioural support and crisis intervention
• Maintaining open communication with client and their family
• Monitoring care plan and adding documentation with any changes and updates
• Responding to all emergency situations
• All other duties, as assigned

Key qualifications for this position will include, but are not limited to:

• PSW certification is required
• Valid First Aid/CPR certificate
• Completion of a Police Vulnerable Sector Check within last 6 months
• CPI training is an asset**
• Drivers License and own insured vehicle is required**
• Satisfactory professional references
• Ability to accurately follow written and verbal instructions
• Must be able to anticipate problems and use sound judgment and tact in handling confidential matters

Please submit the appropriate documents for review.

Questions? Please contact Jennifer at 705-503-2273 ex.3 or [e-mail]

Home Care Assistance welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Home Care Assistance. Please note, we ask for 5-7 business days to review applications and only successful candidates will be contacted to move forward.