Support Worker

neximhealthcare; Brampton; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexim Healthcare Inc. is hiring a Community Living Support Worker in Brampton, ON. You will assist clients with personal care, developmental needs, and help them live safely and independently within group homes, retirement communities, and long-term care facilities.

The role requires compassion, patience, and client-centric care to support daily living activities and community integration while following care plans and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of PSW/SSW/DSW experience.
• Experience in healthcare community centers, long-term care, or with individual clients.
• Valid PSW/SSW/DSW certificate from an accredited institution.
• Valid Vulnerable Sector Check < 6 months.
• Standard First Aid CPR (Class C) up to date.
• Safe management/CPI up to date.
• Covid-19 vaccination proof (2 doses).

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living and personal care.
• Support health, safety, welfare, and independence per care plans.
• Organize leisure activities to aid community inclusion.
• Document daily care records and incident reports.
• Maintain personal hygiene and household tasks as needed.
• Adhere to Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
• Sign attendance and daily/overnight inspection sheets.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

English communication

Compassionate patient care

Team collaboration

Education

PSW/SSW/DSW Certificate

Driver's license

Job description

Nexim Healthcare Inc. is a diversified health and social care service organization serving the healthcare staff needs of Group Homes, Retirement Communities, and Long-Term Care Facilities.

Who We Look for:

We are looking to hire qualified Community Living Support Workersfor one of our reputable clients inBrampton, ON. As a Support Worker, you will assist our clients with all aspects of personal care, developmental needs and help them live more safely and independently. The successful candidate should be patient, compassionate, and client-centric.

Why Choose Nexim?

We have a full comprehension of the healthcare recruitment business. Not only do we strive to satisfy the needs of our clients, but we also value our staff and help them succeed in their careers.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform activities of daily living such as feeding, grooming, dressing, bathing, etc.
• Ensure the fulfillment of individual goals and needs as instructed in the client’s support plans
• Assist in organizing leisure activities while facilitating the integration and inclusion of the community
• Ensure the health, safety, welfare, and independence of our clients
• General household duties such as cleaning, grocery/supply shopping, preparation of meals, and laundry as necessary
• Assist in satisfying the social and emotional needs of the clients
• Document records and reports of daily care: resident incident reports, restraint monitoring records medication administration records, etc.
• Maintain the personal hygiene/ care of our clients
• Adhere to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, participating in the maintenance of a safe, clean community
• Sign on the attendance/ Daily & Overnight inspection sheets
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications:

Work Experience

• 1+ years of relevant experience working as a PSW/SSW/DSW
• Experience working in healthcare community centers, long-term care, or with individual clients

Certification

• ValidG's Driving License
• Driver's Abstract within 30 days
• PSW/SSW/DSW Certificate from an accredited educational institution
• Valid Vulnerable Sector Check < 6 months
• Standard First Aid CPR (Class C) certificate up to date
• Safe management/Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) up to date
• Pharmacology/Medical Administration up to date
• Covid-19 Vaccination proof (at least two doses)
  

Language Skills

• Ability to communicate in English
• Ability to read medical prescriptions and complete Incident Report Form

Transferable Skills

• Ability to accommodate and take On-Call & weekend shifts as required*
• Ability to comply with standard policies/ procedures and ensure safe work practices
• Eligible Candidates must be flexible in terms of scheduling and have a can-do attitude