Personal Support Worker (PSW) Markham

In-Home Assisted Living Inc.; Markham; On-site; CAD 28,929; Full time

Job summary

A local home care service in Markham is seeking compassionate Caregivers/Personal Support Workers to assist clients with personal care, basic meal preparation, and provide companionship. Ideal candidates will hold a Personal Support Worker Certificate and possess strong communication and problem-solving skills. This role offers flexible day and night shifts at a compensation of $21.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Current CPR/First Aid Certification Preferred.
• Mobile phone required for timesheets and care plan updates.
• Documentation skills to follow client care plans.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care, hygiene, and grooming.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Respond to emergency situations.

Skills

Compassion

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Customer Service Skills

Education

Personal Support Worker Certificate

Foreign Nurse

Job description

Overview

In-Home Assisted Living Inc. is looking for compassionate, caring and reliable individuals to join our family as Caregivers/Personal Support Workers (PSWs) for our clients in Markham. Work setting is within private homes.

How you will spend your days

• Basic Meal Preparation
• Assistance with personal care, hygiene, and grooming (ADLs)
• Light Housekeeping (IADLs vacuuming, laundry, dishes etc.)
• Medication Reminders
• Assisting clients with mobility, ambulation, and transfers
• Providing companionship and emotional support
• Responding to emergency situations
• Complete daily shift reports to communicate with Case Managers
• Both day and night shifts available

Success in this role

• Personal Support Worker Certificate
• Foreign Nurse
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification Preferred
• Mobile phone (for timesheets and care plan updates)
• Documentation skills
• Ability to follow client care plan
• Strong communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent customer service skills

Our team shares the IHAL Core Values

• Caring and Compassionate
• Patient and Thoughtful
• Client Focused
• Reliable and Responsible
• Honest and Respectful
• Skilled and Professional
• Comfort, Safety and Health First
• Committed to Constant Improvement

Compensation

$21.00 per hour.

Covid 19

• Vaccination policy in effect
• Full Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required
• Safe workplace environment

We would like to thank all candidates for their interest in this opportunity. Due to the volume of resumes we receive we may only be able to respond directly to those candidates being selected for an interview.

Keywords PSW, Personal Support Worker, Health Care Aide, Home Care, Homecare, Caregiver