PSW Personal Support Worker

ComForCare Home Health Care - Halton; Milton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local home health care provider in Milton is seeking a Caregiver PSW to deliver personal care and homemaking services. This role includes assisting clients with bathing, grooming, medication management, and providing companionship. Candidates must have a high school diploma and complete an approved Personal Support Worker course. A valid driver's license and English proficiency are also required. This position offers competitive salary and a flexible schedule.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Training & development

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent certificate required.
• Completion of a Provincial-approved PSW course or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care tasks.
• Provide companionship and homemaking services.
• Help clients manage medications.

Skills

Personal Care Assistance

Companionship

Medication Assistance

Housekeeping

English Proficiency

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Provincial-approved PSW course

Job description

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Training & development

Job Summary

The Caregiver PSW provides clients various personal care and homemaker/companion services in accordance with an established plan of care so that they can remain in their residence.

Essential Functions

• Personal Care
  • Provide assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, nail /skin care, back care, foot care, shampoo, oral hygiene, ambulation, transfers, range of motion exercise, safe use of equipment and assistive devices (wheelchair, walker, crutches, cane, lifts), change of position, with toileting, commode, incontinent care, meal planning, preparation, and assistance with feeding
• Companion/Sitter
  • 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 medications that the client self-administers

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent certificate
• Successful completion of a Provincial-approved Personal Support Worker, Certified Nurse Aide or Health Care Aide in-person course, or equivalent. No online certificates are accepted.
• Meets passing criteria on PSW/HHA skills test.
• Meets passing criteria on DEARS test (Drugs and Ethics test)
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English as needed for the job
• Possess a valid driver's license and have use of an insured automobile or access to adequate transportation for the job

This job description is used as a guide only and not inclusive of responsibilities and job duties.