Personal Support Worker (PSW) Cambridge area

Home Instead; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Home Instead seeks compassionate individuals to join their team as caregivers in Cambridge, supporting seniors with daily living activities. The role requires flexible scheduling, with training provided for newcomers. Experience in personal care, palliative support, and working with various conditions will be beneficial.

Benefits

Job training provided

Flexible schedules

Close to home services

Opportunity to meet new people

Personal satisfaction

Qualifications

• Must have a vehicle with valid auto insurance.
• Experience with personal care and palliative support.
• Comfortable with pets and/or smoking.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 care assistance to clients.
• Assist in all Activities of Daily Living.
• Maintain communication regarding client care needs.

Skills

Flexibility

Team Player

Compassion

Education

Certified PSW or International Nurse

Job description

Please Note: Home Instead does not sponsor international workers.

Home Instead is looking for caring and compassionate individuals to become a part of our growing team and join our mission of enhancing the lives of aging adults throughout our community. Home Instead provides a variety of non-medical services that allow senior to meet the challenges of aging with dignity, care and compassion.

We are looking for people who have flexible availability and can provide an on-going commitment. The hours of work can include a variety of hours such as overnights, days, nights, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Please take the time to fill out our full application on our website: https://www.homeinstead.ca/location/3046/home-care-jobs/

As a Home Instead Employee, You Will Receive

• Job training - Initial and on-going training is provided, including specialized training opportunities.
• Flexible schedules - CAREGiver shifts can be arranged to fit your schedule.
• Work close to home - Serve seniors in your own community.
• New friends - CAREGiving gives you the opportunity to meet new people and develop meaningful relationships.
• Personal satisfaction - Your job will make a difference in someone's life.
  
  

Essential Job Functions

• Providing 1:1 care assistance to each client individually or in a team setting with another CG.
• Assist in 2-person transfers using mechanical lifts or 1-person assists.
• Provide medication reminders.
• Support clients in completing all Activities of Daily Living such as toileting, bathing, dressing, feeding and ambulation assistance.
• Assist in palliative support as needed.
• Expected to maintain communication regarding all client care needs and changes and make appropriate reports.
• May be required to assist in Instrumental Activities of Daily Living such as laundry, changing linens, warming up meals, etc.
  
  

Requirements Of The Position

• Must have a vehicle with valid auto insurance.
• Must have flexibility in scheduling.
• Must be a certified PSW or International Nurse.
• Experience with 2-person transfers asset - training will be provided as needed.
• Experience with palliative care - asset.
• Experience changing with bed bound clients.
• Experience with all forms of personal care.
• Must be a team player and willing to work with other Home Instead CG’s.
• Experience with Alzheimer's, Dementia, Parkinson's, MS, Diabetes is an asset.
• Must be comfortable with pets and/or smoking.