Personal Support Worker (PSW) Guelph area

Home Instead; Guelph; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company dedicated to enhancing the lives of aging adults as a caregiver in Guelph. This role offers flexible scheduling and the opportunity to make a significant impact in your community. Ideal candidates will possess compassion, flexibility, and a commitment to providing high-quality care. Responsibilities include assisting clients with daily living activities and providing palliative support. If you're passionate about making a difference, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

Initial and ongoing training

Flexible scheduling

Work close to home

Opportunity to build meaningful relationships

Personal fulfillment

Qualifications

• Experience with personal care tasks.
• Experience caring for bed-bound clients.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 care assistance.
• Supporting clients with Activities of Daily Living.
• Assisting with transfers using mechanical lifts.

Skills

Flexibility

Compassion

Teamwork

Education

PSW Certification

International Nurse Certification

Job description

Job Opportunity : Caregiver in Guelph / North Wellington County

We are seeking experienced and compassionate individuals to join our team at Home Instead, serving the Guelph / North Wellington County area (Elmira / Elora / Fergus / Arthur). Please note that Home Instead does not sponsor international workers.

Our mission is to enhance the lives of aging adults in our community through non-medical services that promote dignity, care, and compassion. We value caregivers who are flexible, committed, and available for various shifts, including overnights, days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits of Working with Home Instead

• Initial and ongoing training, including specialized opportunities
• Flexible scheduling to accommodate your availability
• Work close to home within your community
• Opportunity to build meaningful relationships
• Personal fulfillment by making a difference in someone's life

Key Responsibilities

• Providing 1 : 1 care assistance, either individually or in a team
• Assisting with transfers using mechanical lifts or one-person aids
• Reminding clients to take medications
• Supporting clients with Activities of Daily Living such as toileting, bathing, dressing, feeding, and ambulation
• Providing palliative support as needed
• Communicating effectively about client care needs and changes
• Assisting with Instrumental Activities of Daily Living like laundry, changing linens, and meal warming

Position Requirements

• Own a vehicle with valid auto insurance
• Flexible scheduling availability
• Certification as a PSW or International Nurse
• Experience with 2-person transfers (training provided if needed)
• Experience with palliative care (asset)
• Experience caring for bed-bound clients
• Experience with personal care tasks
• Ability to work well with a team
• Experience with Alzheimer’s, Dementia, Parkinson’s, MS, Diabetes (asset)
• Comfortable around pets and / or smoking

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