Personal Support Worker (PSW)

C-Care Health Services; Toronto; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

C-Care Health Services in Toronto is urgently seeking Personal Support Workers (PSWs) for work in home and facility settings, with fixed availability highly preferred and an immediate start. The role involves assisting with daily hygiene, mobility, meals and emotional support, in accordance with client needs and safety protocols.

As a PSW, you will work closely with healthcare teams, monitor changes in health, and help prevent complications while ensuring compassionate, patient-centered care for

Qualifications

• PSW diploma from an accredited institution.
• NACC certificate if credentials were obtained from a private career college.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certificate.
• Valid Mask Fit certificate.
• English language ability and ability to take direction from hospital staff.
• Experience with Dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and ALS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily hygiene, bathing, grooming, toileting and dressing.
• Support ambulation and transfers using mobility aids to prevent falls.
• Assist with meals and monitor dietary requirements.
• Provide emotional support and companionship to promote social interaction.
• Monitor health changes and overall well-being.
• Provide care in home settings and assist facility staff as needed.
• Assist with transport bookings and safe arrival from healthcare facilities.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

PSW diploma

NACC certificate

Job description

We are urgently looking for Personal Support Workers (PSW) who are interested and available to work in home and facility settings in Toronto. Fixed availability highly preferred.

Who We Are

C-Care is a healthcare staffing agency with over 20 years of experience in providing high quality care services to homes and healthcare facilities. We provide dedicated healthcare services to private homes, hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, long-term care facilities, nursing homes, retirement residences, clinics, outpatient wellness, and company workplace settings.

At C-Care, we believe that personalized care is the heart of the healthcare industry.

Scope and Responsibilities

Home Care Setting

• Assist clients with overall daily hygiene including bathing, grooming, toileting, and dressing.
• Support clients with ambulation, transfers, and mobility through mobility aids such as wheelchairs to avoid fall and injury.
• Assist with transfers between beds and chairs according to the client's needs and ensure comfort and safety.
• Assist clients with their meals by aiding with eating, ensuring proper nutrition, and ensuring dietary requirements are being met as well as monitoring dietary restrictions.
• Provide emotional support and companionship to the clients by listening to their needs, being attentive, engaging in a conversation, and providing encouragement and reassurance to promote social interaction.
• Monitor changes in behavior, health, and overall well-being.

Facility Setting

• Provide care to the clients in accordance with the facility or hospital's instructions and directives
• Assist staff within the facility as necessary
• Aid with booking transportation and ensure client's safe and timely arrival from the healthcare facility to their destination.
• Assist the client with standing, walking, and other movements to avoid fall and injury.
• Monitor post-operative and post-procedural complications and perform after-care procedures as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Personal Support Worker (PSW) diploma from an accredited institution
• NACC certificate if credentials were obtained from a private career college
• Has a valid First Aid and CPR certificate
• Has a valid Mask Fit certificate
• Working knowledge of spoken and written English and ability to take direction from appropriate professional hospital employees
• Experience with Dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and ALS cases is highly preferred

C-Care Health Services is an equal opportunity employer, and we remain committed to establishing a hiring process that is fair, equal, and inclusive. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is integral to our values, and we strive to create a workplace that is accepting of unique perspectives and talents of every team member. Rest assured that your application will be assessed based purely on skills, qualifications, and operational needs.

If you require an accommodation to submit your application or participate in the hiring process, please contact hr @c-care.ca. We are happy to work with you and support you through the hiring process to ensure that we meet your accessibility needs.