Portuguese or Spanish Personal Support Worker PSW required in East Gwillimbury

Right at Home Canada; Bradford West Gwillimbury; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Schedule flexibility

Consistency with clients and careteams

Career path with specialty training

Job summary

Right at Home Canada is seeking experienced PSWs to support 1:1 client care in the Newmarket East Gwillimbury area. We provide home-based care for seniors with physical, medical, or memory impairment needs, helping families extend independence at home.

Ideal candidates are caring, patient, and communicate well with clients of all types. We require a background check, standard first aid, and CPR certifications, with opportunities to grow within our supportive team.

Qualifications

• Criminal Background Check including Vulnerable Sector required.
• Current certification in Standard First Aid and CPR required.
• Experience caring for seniors in a home setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and social engagement to clients.
• Initiate and promote safe physical activity for clients.
• Plan, prepare and serve meals as needed.
• Assist clients with personal care and activities of daily living.
• Perform light housekeeping tasks and maintain a clean home environment.
• Accompany clients to appointments and activities when appropriate.

Skills

Compassionate care

Excellent communication

Patience

Reliable

Education

Standard First Aid & CPR certification

Job description

CANADIAN RESIDENTS AND LOCAL TO THE AREA ONLY

You MUST live in Canada, live locally to the job opportunity, and be eligible to work in Canada. All out-of-country requests will be ignored.

Job description

Right at Home is looking for experienced, professional PSWs to add to our team of exceptional caregivers and assist with 1:1 client care in the Newmarket East Gwillimbury area

At Right at Home Canada, we pride ourselves in offering a full range of exceptional support and care services for those with physical, medical, or memory impairment, at home, wherever home is to them. Hospital, retirement community, or family home, Right at Home can top up the support already provided by family members, government resources or retirement residences. Our flexible, professional and relationship-orientated support is there when our clients need it most.

What Right at Home Offers:

As a Professional Caregiver with our Right at Home office, we offer the following:

• Competitive wages
• Flexibility in your schedule
• Consistency with clients and Care Teams
• Opportunity to bring meaningful support to your clients’ lives
• Case conferences and Mentorship
• Career path opportunities with specialty training/specialized Care Teams
• An employer committed to our Professional Caregivers

All of our Right at Home Care Team members are incredible! They are passionate, patient, caring and committed.

Our ideal Caregiver should have a friendly personality, patience, a consistently positive attitude, and communicate well with clients of all types. They are responsible and hold themselves to the highest professional standards.

What we need from you:

• Enjoy caring for seniors
• Has a good sense of humour
• Successfully complete a Criminal Background Check including Vulnerable Sector (We will require a copy of your Criminal Record Check)
• Current certification in Standard First Aid and CPR

Responsibilities and Duties may be:

• Provide companionship and social stimulation
• Initiate and promote physical activity at any level
• Plans, prepares and serves meals, as needed
• Prompt client to do his/her own personal care and assist with personal care if experienced
• Performs housekeeping duties such as sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming, dusting, washing dishes, and laundry
• Accompanies clients on outings such as doctor appointments or activities for mental and physical stimulation.

COVID-19 considerations:

All caregivers are to wear a mask while with a client. Personal protective equipment is provided. All caregivers are to be up to date on COVID-19 vaccinations and provide proof of vaccination.