PSW Personal Support Worker

Home Care Association of America; Milton; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Halton Region is looking for a Caregiver PSW to provide essential personal care and homemaker services. The role includes assisting clients with daily living tasks such as bathing, grooming, and medication management. Successful candidates must have a high school diploma and complete a Provincial-approved PSW course. This position is perfect for compassionate and dedicated individuals who can help clients comfortably remain in their homes.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Training & development

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assistance with daily activities.
• Assist with medications as needed by the client.
• Perform housekeeping tasks such as laundry and cleaning.

Skills

Assistance with bathing and grooming

Compassionate companionship

Medication assistance

Housekeeping and homemaking

Mobility assistance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of 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.