PSW Position in TORONTO ComForCare North York

At Your Side Home Care Houston; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home care provider is seeking Personal Support Workers in Toronto. The ideal candidates are compassionate individuals with a Provincial-approved PSW certification, ready to support clients in their homes by providing companionship and essential services. With flexible shifts available, including mornings and afternoons, you can make a difference in your community while enjoying a rewarding career with a commitment to safety and well-being.

Qualifications

• Six months experience as a Caregiver (in homes or facilities).
• Ability to speak English and do light-cleaning and lifting.
• Food Handler's Certificate and Driver's License (G) are assets.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and respite services for family.
• Perform homemaking activities like cleaning and meal preparation.
• Assist with medication reminders.

Skills

Companionship

Household Management

Social Skills

Light Cleaning

Medication Assistance

Education

Successful completion of a Provincial-approved Personal Support Worker course

Job description

We are looking for weekday and weekend PSWs

Details of available opening :

• Morning / Afternoon Shifts, 8-12 hours (36-44 hours weekly)
• Looking to hire immediately

Live your best life possible by helping others live theirs.

Our Caregivers are the heart and soul of what we do. At ComForCare, we like to celebrate successes and have fun while building meaningful relationships.

We’re on the lookout for caring and compassionate team members :

• Help others, and make a difference in your community.
• Build meaningful relationships with your clients.

What you’ll be doing :

• Essential Functions :

Companion / Sitter / Household Management

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 medication reminders that the client self-administers.

• Meal Preparation

Food Handler's Certificate - an Asset.

• Able to cook meals tailored to client's diet choices.
• Provide a safe environment for client while cooking (sharps, clean floor, etc.).
• Social Skills

Energetic and outwardly positive person.

• Capable of supervising physical and mental exercise routines.
• Able to creatively encourage client's use of meditation courses.

What we're looking for :

• Qualifications / Educational Requirements :

Successful completion of a Provincial-approved Personal Support Worker course.

• At least six months experience as a Caregiver (in homes or facilities).
• Has a Police Vulnerable Sector Reference Check or willing to obtain within 6 months.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English as needed for the job.
• Ability to do light-cleaning and lifting (transferring clients, repositioning, and laundry).
• Ability to speak another language is an asset.
• Obtained Food Handler's Certificate and able to cook well-balanced meals is an asset.
• Driver's License (G) is an asset.

Your safety is our top priority. We provide COVID-19 training and personal protective equipment (PPE) to all employees.

ComForCare North York is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by the law.