Personal Support Worker/PSW Position in North York

ComForCare Home Care - North York; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A home care service provider in Toronto seeks a compassionate Personal Support Worker. This role involves providing companionship, assisting with medication and meal preparation, and ensuring a safe living environment. Candidates must have completed a provincial-approved Personal Support Worker course and have six months of caregiver experience. Flexibility, effective communication, and the ability to perform light cleaning are essential. Immediate positions are available, offering a chance to make a real difference in the community.

Benefits

COVID-19 training

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

Qualifications

• Minimum six months of experience as a caregiver in homes or facilities.
• Successful completion of a provincial Personal Support Worker course.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and respite services for families.
• Assist with medication reminders.
• Prepare meals tailored to client’s diet.
• Supervise client's physical and mental exercise routines.
• Encourage clients to engage in meditation courses.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication

Flexibility

Light cleaning

Meal preparation

Education

Provincial-approved Personal Support Worker course

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 Private vehicle is an asset

Ability to cook/prepare meals is an asset

Looking to hire immediately

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.