Personal Support Worker (PSW)

Nurse Next Door; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 26,174 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages and structured wage increase

Signing bonus

24/7 support center

Job summary

A home care service provider in Richmond Hill is seeking a Personal Support Worker (PSW) to deliver flexible care to seniors. Candidates should have a valid PSW certificate, a vehicle for travel, and be compassionate. This role offers competitive pay from CA$19 to CA$21 per hour and flexible hours ranging from 10 to 40 hours a week. Full PPE and Covid-19 screening are provided.

Qualifications

• Must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19.
• Criminal Record Check required.
• Experience in caregiving is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide meal preparation and personal care.
• Help clients with their activities of daily living.
• Complete records and documentation accurately.

Skills

Communication skills

Compassion

Time management

Education

Valid certificate for PSW, HCA or foreign trained nurse

CPR certification

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Personal Support Worker (PSW) role at Nurse Next Door.

Base pay range

CA$19.00/hr - CA$21.00/hr

Do you want to make lives better and have the ability to drive your career? Do you love working with seniors? Nurse Next Door has the perfect opportunity for you!

Nurse Next Door is dedicated to delivering flexible, premium care options to help seniors stay at home, because we know home is the safest place to be.

Do you want a flexible work schedule that fits with the other priorities in your life? Nurse Next Door is looking for Caregivers who are able to work 10 to 40 hours per week. We have flexible hours in the morning, afternoon, evenings, and overnights.

We Make Lives Better every day for our team members through our People Promise.

Must be able to drive to clients' homes in Richmond Hill and Vaughan. Car is a must.

URGENT HIRING FOR FILIPINO SPEAKING CAREGIVER

What we offer:

• Competitive wages and structured wage increase.
• Minimum visit is 3 hours per shift.
• Flexible schedule
• Signing bonus
• Referral bonus for referring A player Caregiver
• 24/7 support center to assist with scheduling related questions
• 24/7 assistance related to your client’s care
• Internal training opportunities

Responsibilities

• Provide meal preparation, light housekeeping, and/or provide companionship and personal care.
• Happier Aging is at the heart of what we do — enabling seniors to live at home as long as possible, doing what they love to do.
• Execute on the client's care plan as outlined by the Care Designer.
• Help clients with their ADL's (Activities of Daily Living) that is within the scope of practice for a Registered Health Care Aide.
• Assist clients with transfers, ambulation and exercises.
• Meet the safety needs of the client and use equipment safely and properly.
• Function within the limits of your own experience and knowledge, while practicing safely and competently within the job description.
• Complete records and documentation accurately and thoroughly.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid certificate for PSW, HCA Or foreign trained nurse
• Must have a car to travel independently to clients home anywhere in Vaughan and Richmond hill
• Currently enrolled in Caregiver or Nursing education
• Ability to identify and report client care concerns to Care Designers when needed.
• Criminal Record Check with a Vulnerable Sector Search (updated every 5 years for continued employment)
• Negative TB test (updated every 5 years for continued employment)
• Fully Vaccinated against Covid-19
• 2 Professional references
• CPR certification
• Cell phone with data and understanding of how to access email and utilize online applications softwares. (Nurse Next Door uses AlayaCare Monitoring System for team members to log in and out of shifts. It is also used to check client notes and task for caregivers.)
• Must be able to speak and write in English. Other languages will be an asset.
• Have a valid SIN and eligibility to work in Canada.

Preferences

• Italian, Greek speaking caregiver Or having experience taking care of family /culture. Being bilingual is an asset.
• Having a vehicle/valid driver license is required.
• Previous experience in a caregiving role is an asset
• Experience with Mechanical Lifts and Transfers
• Experience with individuals with Dementia and/or Alzheimer's
• Experience caring for individuals with limited to no mobility

Key Metrics

• Attendance & Reliability
• AMS - Attendance Monitoring System (AlayaCare)
• NPS; Client Score of 10

COVID-19 considerations

• Full PPE kit issued on hire. Proof of Covid -19 vaccination mandatory.
• Daily screening for clients and caregivers.

Learn more here: https://www.nursenextdoor.com/jobs

Keywords: PSW, CNA, HCA, RCA

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

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