PSW Personal Support Worker

ComForCare; Oakville; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated home care provider in Oakville is seeking a Caregiver PSW. This role involves providing personal care and companionship to clients in their residences. Candidates must have a high school diploma and complete a Provincial-approved PSW course. Flexibility and a valid driver's license are required. Join us to make a difference in the community!

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent certificate required.
• Successful completion of a Provincial-approved PSW course required.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance with personal care tasks such as bathing and grooming.
• Offer companionship and respite services.
• Assist clients with medication they self-administer.

Skills

Personal care assistance

Companionship

Medication assistance

Housekeeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of Personal Support Worker course

Job description

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

Overview

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.