Personal Support Worker (PSW) - Home & Community Care | York Region

The Care Company

Vaughan

On-site

CAD 36,000 - 40,000

Full time

43 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Bonuses based on performance

Consistent scheduling

24/7 nursing support

Education and training opportunities

Health and wellness programs

Employee recognition

Group health and dental benefits

Job summary

The Care Company is hiring compassionate Personal Support Workers to provide one-to-one care in clients' homes across Toronto, GTA, and surrounding regions in Ontario. You will help maintain safety, independence and quality of life for clients, with travel between assignments in your service area.

Requirements include a valid PSW certificate or international nursing/doctorate credential, English communication, driver’s license with access to a vehicle, and immunization/health clearances.

Qualifications

Must have valid driver’s license and reliable car for daily work.
Ability to travel between assignments within designated areas.
Proficient in spoken and written English.
PSW certification from an approved institution or international nursing/doctorate certification.
Negative TB test within the last year.
Valid CPR/First Aid certificate.
WHMIS 2015 certificate of completion.
COVID vaccination receipts per Ontario policy.
Immunization for measles, rubella, varicella, tetanus and diphtheria.
Valid criminal record check within the last year.

Responsibilities

Provide one-to-one personal support in clients' homes and the community.
Help clients maintain safety, independence, dignity and quality of life at home.
Travel to client homes within your service area and support multiple clients as needed.
Identify and report client care concerns to Care Coordinators.
Work independently and with an interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Driver's license

English communication

Good judgement

Independent work

Team collaboration

Travel between assignments

Education

PSW certification

International nursing/doctorate cert

Tools

CPR/First Aid

WHMIS 2015

Criminal Record Check

Job description

Personal Support Worker (PSW) - Home & Community Care | Multiple Locations

Toronto & GTA | York & Simcoe

The Care Company is a home healthcare company whose purpose is to create A Better Life for Those at Home. We help individuals remain safely and comfortably in their homes for as long as they choose, and our real talent is helping people Make Each Day Count.

We are a growing company that puts People First and strives to get Better Today.

The Care Company is currently looking for compassionate, dependable, and self-driven Personal Support Workers (PSWs) to provide one-to-one care to clients in their homes and community settings throughout Toronto and the GTA, as well as the Central and Central East regions of Ontario Health atHome.

Current and upcoming opportunities may be available throughout Toronto, Brampton, Mississauga, Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Markham, Newmarket, Aurora, Bradford, Barrie, Alliston, Simcoe County, Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa, Courtice, Bowmanville, Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton, and surrounding communities, depending on current client needs.

Our PSWs play an important role in helping clients maintain their safety, independence, dignity, and quality of life at home.

Scheduling & Availability

Must be able to commit to a consistent, ongoing weekly schedule for the foreseeable future.
We are looking for caregivers who are open to a variety of shift lengths, including shorter community visits as well as longer client assignments.
Opportunities are available across day, evening, overnight, weekday, weekend, and holiday shifts, depending on client needs.
Flexibility to support multiple clients within your preferred geographic area is an asset.
Must be able and willing to travel to client homes within your agreed-upon service area.
A valid driver's licence and access to a vehicle are assets, particularly for caregivers supporting multiple clients or assignments in rural or remote communities.
All TCC shifts require caregivers to remain awake and alert for the entire duration of the shift. Sleeping during shifts is not permitted

Requirements

MUST have a valid driver's license and reliable access to a car that can be used for daily work
Ability to travel between assignments within designated areas of work, an asset if you can travel to rural/remote areas
Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing in English
PSW certification from an approved and recognized educational institution or International nursing/ doctorate Certification
Negative TB Test completed within the last year
Valid CPR/First Aid Certificate
Valid WHMIS2015 Certificate of Completion
COVID Vaccination Receipts subject to an exemption pursuant to Ontario's Human Rights Code
Immunization for measles, rubella, varicella, tetanus, and Diphtheria REQUIRED, immunization of Hepatitis B is strongly urged
Valid Criminal Record Check - must be completed within the last year
Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing in English
Ability to identify and report client care concerns to Care Coordinators when needed
Requires good judgement, the ability to work independently, and work cooperatively with an interdisciplinary team
Current/Valid Health and Supportive Care Providers Oversight Authority (HSCPOA) Registration an asset

*The Care Company can make accommodations/modifications for individuals with disabilities during the hiring and onboarding process. Please let us know if you require extra assistance*

Thank you to everyone who applies. However, due to the high volume of applications received, we will only be contacting those who have been selected for an interview. **

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