Personal Support Worker/PSW Position in Whitby

ComForCare; Whitby; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A home care provider in Whitby is seeking dedicated Caregivers for 12-hour shifts, requiring significant dementia experience. Responsibilities include providing companionship, engaging in activities, and supervising exercise routines. Candidates must have completed a PSW course and have at least 2 years of caregiving experience. Flexible schedules available, with immediate hiring.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a Provincial-approved Personal Support Worker PSW course.
• At least 2 years of experience as a Caregiver.
• Police Vulnerable Sector Reference Check or willingness to obtain within 6 months.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and respite services for family.
• Engage in meaningful activities with the client.
• Supervise physical and mental exercise routines.

Skills

Dementia experience

Companionship skills

Engagement in activities

Positive attitude

Education

Provincial-approved PSW course

Job description

Details of available opening: - 12 hour shifts located in Whitby
- Day shift and overnight care - PSW must have extensive dementia experience - 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:
  • Dementia companion
    • Provide companionship and respite services for family
    • Engage in meaningful activities with client
    • Located in a retirement home
    • Ability to redirect client
    • Experience with gentle persuasion
• Social Skills
  • Energetic and outwardly positive person
  • Capable of supervising physical and mental exercise routines

What we're looking for:

• Qualifications/Educational Requirements:
  • Successful completion of a Provincial-approved Personal Support Worker PSW course
  • At leas 2 years 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)
• Driver's License is an asset

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.