Personal Support Worker/PSW Position in North York

ComForCare; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Training & development

Job summary

A leading home care service provider in Ontario is seeking a compassionate Personal Support Worker (PSW) to assist clients in their homes or retirement homes. The role involves providing personal care, companionship, and support with daily activities. Ideal candidates should have dementia care experience, a PSW certificate, and be capable of light cleaning and lifting. A positive attitude and flexibility in scheduling are essential for making a difference in client lives.

Qualifications

• Must have dementia care experience.
• Strong English communication skills required.
• Police Vulnerable Sector Reference Check is needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and respite services.
• Assist with medication reminders.
• Prepare meals tailored to client's diet.

Skills

Dementia Care experience

Ability to use an APP for notes

Light-cleaning and lifting

Energetic and positive attitude

Education

Provincial-approved Personal Support Worker certificate

Job description

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Training & development

Details of available opening:

• Various shifts, Monday to Friday and weekends, days and nights.
• Timing varies in accordance to wishes of family.
• The PSW will be looking after one client in a private home or retirement home in North York area.

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.
    • Provide mental stimulation for Dementia clients (do activities such as cognitive games, music, arts, sensory activities, reminiscence therapy).
    • Provide personal care (bathing, dressing, oral care, toileting, grooming).
    • Maintain a consistent schedule and routine.
    • Provide clear and simple communication in a pleasant manner.
    • 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.
    • Maintain a safe environment.
  • 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.
• Social Skills
  • Energetic and outwardly positive person
  • Capable of supervising physical and mental exercise routines

What we're looking for:

• Qualifications/Educational Requirements:
  • Dementia Care experience is a requirement.
  • Ability to use an APP to enter clinical notes and login and logout.
  • Successful completion of a Provincial-approved Personal Support Worker certificate.
  • 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).
  • Hoyer lift trained
  • Able to cook meals tailored to client's diet choices.