Personal Support Worker (PSW)

Home Care Assistance of Barrie, Ontario; Timmins; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A home care service provider in Ontario is looking for Personal Support Workers (PSWs) in the Timmins area. This role includes providing personal care, cognitive support, and maintaining communication with clients and their families. Candidates must possess PSW certification, a First Aid/CPR certificate, and a valid driver’s license. The position offers competitive pay and flexible working hours.

Benefits

Competitive pay at $21.50

Benefits Plan available after 30+ hours/week

4% Vacation Pay

Flexible hours and schedule

Qualifications

• 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.
• Satisfactory professional references.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care.
• Utilize lifts to transfer clients.
• Provide cognitive, social, emotional, and spiritual support.
• Maintain open communication with client and family.
• Monitor care plan and document changes.

Skills

PSW certification

First Aid/CPR certificate

Ability to follow instructions

Ability to anticipate problems

Education

Completion of a Police Vulnerable Sector Check

Tools

Drivers License and own vehicle

Job description

Overview

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 Timmins 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

Responsibilities

• 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

• 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

Application Instructions

Please submit the appropriate documents for review.

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

EEO and Accommodations

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.