Community-Based Personal Support Worker; PSW- Durham
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Waterloo
Part‑time Community‑Based Personal Support Worker (PSW) – Durham
The Care Company is a home health care company dedicated to creating A Better Life for Those at Home
. We help people stay in their homes for as long as they choose, and our real talent is helping people make each day count. We are a company that puts people first and seeks to get better today.
- Full‑time position (37.5‑40 hours per week)
- Must be available Monday‑Friday, with flexibility for day, evening, and overnight shifts preferred
- Must be able to commit to a consistent, ongoing weekly schedule for the foreseeable future
- Available and willing to see multiple clients throughout the day
- Provide personal care to clients as outlined in their care plans
- Provide companionship and light housekeeping to help a person stay at home
- Prepare meals in accordance with the client’s or family’s request, being open to preparing different kinds of cuisine
- Provide assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) within the scope of practice for a Personal Support Worker
- Assist clients with transfers, ambulation, and exercises
- Meet safety needs of the client and use equipment safely and properly
- Work within the limits of own experience and knowledge, practicing safely and competently within the job description
- Complete records and documentation accurately and thoroughly
- Valid driver’s license and reliable access to a car for daily work
- Ability to travel between assignments within designated areas; asset for rural/remote travel
- Effective verbal and written communication in English
- PSW certification from an approved and recognized educational institution or international nursing/doctorate certification
- Negative TB test completed within the last year
- Valid CPR/First Aid certificate
- Valid WHMIS 2015 certificate of completion
- COVID‑vaccination receipt (subject to exemption pursuant to Ontario’s Human Rights Code)
- Immunizations for measles, rubella, varicella, tetanus, and diphtheria required;
Hepatitis B strongly urged - Valid criminal record check completed within the last year
- Ability to identify and report client care concerns to Care Coordinators when needed
- Good judgment, ability to work independently, and to work cooperatively with an interdisciplinary team
- Current/Valid Health and Supportive Care Providers Oversight Authority (HSCPOA) registration is an asset
The Care Company can make accommodations/modifications for individuals with disabilities during the hiring and onboarding process. Please let us know if you require extra assistance.
Benefits- Competitive rates of pay ($26‑29/hour)
- Performance‑based bonuses
- Consistent scheduling
- 24/7 nursing support for all staff members
- Educational and training opportunities
- Employee health and wellness opportunities
- Employee recognition program
- Opportunity for group health and dental benefits
Thank you to everyone who applies. However, due to the high volume of applications received, we will only be contacting those who have been selected for an interview.
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