Personal Support Worker (PSW) Daytime

Compass Homecare; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in homecare is seeking dedicated Personal Support Workers to provide compassionate care to clients, particularly those with ALS. This role involves assisting clients with daily living activities, ensuring their comfort and safety in their own homes. With a focus on building meaningful relationships, caregivers will enjoy flexible hours and ongoing shifts with the same clients. The company values its employees, offering competitive wages, referral bonuses, and opportunities for continuing education. Join a team where your contributions make a real difference in the lives of those in need of support.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Flexible hours

Referral bonuses

Continuing education programs

Minimum shifts

Qualifications

• Must communicate proficiently in English, ALS experience recommended.
• Personal Support Worker Certificate or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care and daily living activities.
• Provide companionship and accompany clients on outings.
• Document care provided in electronic charts.

Skills

English communication

ALS experience

Compassionate care

Personal care assistance

Documentation skills

Education

Personal Support Worker Certificate

RPN or RN qualification

Foreign-trained healthcare professional

Tools

Electronic charting software

Mobile phone

Job description

About Compass Homecare

WHO WE ARE: WE ARE A PREMIUM TOP-TRUSTED HOMECARE SERVICE, PROVIDED BY HIGHLY QUALIFIED CAREGIVERS. WHAT WE DO: We provide guided homecare solutions that are rooted in respect, dignity & compassion. We focus on understanding the needs of our clients to provide the best possible care for each unique situation. Our team of caregivers has been highly trained across multiple disciplines, while our care managers have experience delivering care to families who are in need of support during difficult times. After over a decade of providing top quality care to clients across the GTA, the team at Compass Homecare has been able to grow into the premium homecare provider it is today.

Benefits of Working for Compass Homecare

As an employer, one of our goals is to maximize our employee’s schedule and fill their availability with meaningful and regular shifts with clients that their experience to eliminate the need for multiple jobs with multiple companies. Ongoing shifts with the same clients allow our caregivers and clients to build close relationships with one another and increase the effectiveness of the care being provided.

• Competitive wages, including wage enhancements where applicable
• Minimum shifts
• Flexible hours with minimum of 4-12hrs shifts
• Overnight shifts
• Referral bonuses
• Continuing education programs

Job Summary

Our Personal Support Workers (PSW's) report to the Client Services Coordinator and are expected to deliver a high standard of care that allows our clients and patients to remain safe and comfortable in their own home environment. The services provided will be detailed in the personalized care plan. Compass Homecare is currently recruiting for Personal Support Workers (PSW's) in Maple who have experience with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).

Responsibilities

• Assist clients and patients with personal care, activities of daily living, meal preparation, light housekeeping, and light laundry.
• Accompany clients on outings, appointments, shopping, and errands where applicable.
• Provide companionship to clients and patients.
• Respite for families.
• Daily documentation and charting in electronic chart.

Qualifications

• Able to proficiently communicate in English (verbal and written).
• ALS experience is strongly recommended.
• Ability to speak other languages is considered an asset.
• Must have a reliable mode of transportation.
• Personal Support Worker Certificate or equivalent (RPN, RN, foreign-trained healthcare professional).
• Previous experience working as a PSW is an asset.
• Access to internet/mobile phone.
• Negative TB skin test or chest x-ray.
• Current CPR and First Aid Certificate.
• Vulnerable Sector Screen.

Compass Homecare requires all employees to provide proof of full vaccination for Covid-19.

• Compass Homecare welcomes and encourages applicants from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
• We thank you for applying to Compass Homecare; only those selected will be contacted.