PSW Personal Support Worker

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

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.

• 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

• 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. This is a new position. AI may be used in our screening process. We do not require Canadian work experience. Interviewed candidates will receive a status update within 45 days of their final interview.