Personal Support Workers/Caregivers in North York

Qualicare; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading home care agency in Toronto is seeking compassionate Personal Support Workers to provide personal care services to clients. Responsibilities include AM and PM care, meal preparation, light housekeeping, and companionship. Ideal candidates must hold a Personal Support Worker Certificate and current CPR/First Aid certification. Join a supportive team dedicated to making a difference for those in need.

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Positive Work Environment

Training & development

Qualifications

• Must possess a Personal Support Worker Certificate or equivalent.
• Current CPR/First Aid training required.
• Must have a current Police Record Check.
• Must be willing to obtain a negative TB test.

Responsibilities

• Provide AM and PM care to clients.
• Prepare meals for clients.
• Assist with light housekeeping duties.
• Accompany clients to outings.
• Help with shopping and errands.
• Monitor medication reminders.
• Transport clients as needed.
• Provide companionship.
• Document care provided.
• Follow care plans.

Skills

CPR/First Aid certification

Dementia/Alzheimer experience

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Personal Support Worker Certificate or equivalent

Job description

Benefits

• Positive Work Environment
• Flexible schedule
• Free uniforms
• Training & development

Benefits/Perks

• Part-time position: Shifts ranging anywhere from 4 hours up to 12 hours
• Ongoing opportunity with the ability to pick up additional shifts,
• Flexible working hours,
• Choose and customize your own shifts.
• Making a difference in the lives of those dealing with medical illnesses and age-related complications
• Support: Connected and supported management

Company Overview

Qualicare Homecare is looking for compassionate, caring, and reliable individuals to join our family as Personal Support Workers/Caregivers. As a Personal Support worker, you will not only be looking after the clients, you will be a part of an amazing team, that promotes a culture of recognition, appreciation, respect, leadership, learning, and ongoing support.

Did you know that Qualicare is also Great Place to Work certified? Come and join us, why wouldn\'t you? 91% of our employees agree that Qualicare is a Great Place to Work and we are so proud of our company’s culture based on Respect, Fairness, Credibility, Pride, and Camaraderie. Qualicare received this ranking after a thorough ‘audit’ by the Great Place to Work team.

Job Summary

The Personal Support Worker/Caregiver is a member of the home care team who works under the supervision of the Care Coordinator and performs various personal care services as necessary to meet the client’s needs.

Responsibilities

• AM and PM care
• Meal Preparation
• Light Housekeeping
• Accompany clients on outings
• Shopping and errands
• Medication Reminders
• Ambulation and transporting of clients
• Provide companionship to clients
• Ability to follow a care plan
• Documentation/Charting

Qualifications

• Personal Support Worker Certificate or equivalent (eg. foreign-trained nurse, nursing student after one year of completing the school).
• Current CPR/First Aid training
• Current Police Record Check or Vulnerable Sector Screen or be willing to obtain one.
• Negative TB skin test or chest x-ray
• Access to the internet/mobile phone.
• Great support and teamwork
• Dementia/Alzheimer experience