Personal Support Worker/PSW Position in North York

ComForCare; Golden Horseshoe; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to making a difference in the community. This role offers the chance to provide essential support and companionship to clients, ensuring their safety and well-being. As a caregiver, you'll engage in meaningful relationships while assisting with daily living activities, meal preparation, and medication reminders. The position offers flexible schedules, immediate hiring, and a supportive environment where your contributions are valued. If you're passionate about helping others and looking for a fulfilling career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible schedules

COVID-19 training

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Qualifications

• Completion of PSW course and at least 6 months caregiver experience required.
• Ability to cook and handle food safely is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and assist with household management tasks.
• Prepare meals and assist clients with medication reminders.

Skills

Companionship

Household Management

Medication Assistance

Meal Preparation

Social Skills

Light Cleaning

Lifting/Transferring Clients

COVID-19 Safety Practices

Education

Provincial-approved Personal Support Worker course

Food Handler's Certificate

Tools

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Job description

Details of available opening:

- Morning Shifts, 4 hours, Monday to Friday

- The PSW must be able to work in North York along Yonge Street

- MUST HAVE RECEIVED COVID-19 VACCINATION (2 vaccines + 1 booster)

- Owning a private vehicle is an asset

- Ability to cook/prepare meals is an asset

- Looking to hire immediately

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Live your best life possible by helping others live theirs.

Our Caregivers are the heart and soul of what we do. At ComForCare, we like to celebrate successes and have fun while building meaningful relationships.

We’re on the lookout for caring and compassionate team members:

• Help others and make a difference in your community.
• Build meaningful relationships with your clients.
• Flexible schedules available.

What you’ll be doing:

• Essential Functions:
  
  
  • Companion/Sitter/Household Management
    • Provide companionship and respite services for family
    • Perform homemaking activities which include (but are not limited to): vacuuming, dusting, sweeping or mopping floors, doing dishes, changing bed linens, doing laundry, and cleaning bathrooms
  • Medication Services
    • Assist with medication reminders that the client self-administers
  • Meal Preparation
    • Food Handler's Certificate - an asset
    • Able to cook meals tailored to client's diet choices
    • Provide a safe environment for client while cooking (sharps, clean floor, etc.)
  • Social Skills
    
    
    • Energetic and outwardly positive person
    • Capable of supervising physical and mental exercise routines
    • Able to creatively encourage client's use of meditation courses

What we're looking for:

• Qualifications/Educational Requirements:
  
  
  • Successful completion of a Provincial-approved Personal Support Worker course
  • At least six months experience as a Caregiver (in homes or facilities)
  • Has a Police Vulnerable Sector Reference Check or willing to obtain within 6 months
  • Ability to read, write, speak and understand English as needed for the job
  • Ability to do light cleaning and lifting (transferring clients, repositioning, and laundry)
  • Ability to speak another language is an asset
  • Obtained Food Handler's Certificate and able to cook well-balanced meals is an asset
  • Driver's License (G) is an asset

Your safety is our top priority. We provide COVID-19 training and personal protective equipment (PPE) to all employees.

ComForCare North York is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by the law.