We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Support Workers to provide essential care and assistance to individuals in various settings, including assisted living facilities, nursing homes, and home care environments. The ideal candidate will be committed to enhancing the quality of life for clients by offering personalized support with daily activities, health management, and emotional well-being. This role requires a caring attitude, strong communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with diverse populations, including seniors, individuals with disabilities, and those requiring hospice or dementia care.
Responsibilities
- Assist clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility support
- Provide patient care including medication administration and health monitoring under supervision
- Support meal preparation and feeding for clients with special dietary needs
- Maintain a clean and safe environment through light housekeeping and sanitation tasks
- Offer companionship to reduce feelings of loneliness and promote mental well-being
- Assist with mobility and transfer techniques, including heavy lifting when necessary
- Document care provided accurately and report any changes in client condition to supervisors
- Support clients in participating in recreational activities or therapeutic exercises as prescribed
- Follow all safety protocols and adhere to healthcare regulations to ensure client safety
Experience
- Prior experience in assisted living, nursing home, or home care settings is highly preferred
- Experience working with seniors, individuals with disabilities, dementia patients, or hospice care is advantageous
- Background in caregiving roles involving patient care, medication administration, or nursing assistance is desirable
- Familiarity with caregiving tasks such as meal preparation, cleaning, and heavy lifting is beneficial
- Demonstrated ability to work compassionately with diverse populations and provide empathetic support
*Core Application Consideration Requirements:
- Ontario Certified PSW/DSW/HSW Certificate
- Up-To-Date: FIRST AID / CPR Certification
- Up-To-Date: Vulnerable Sector Check (criminal background check)
- Reliable method of transportation
The ideal candidate for this position will be patient, friendly, caring, compassionate, with excellent communication skills. Caregiver will follow care instructions as outlined per client's individualized care plan and perform a variety of tasks to provide care as necessary.
Job Description: Personal Support Worker (PSW): PSW is a critical role within our communities as it impacts the lives of elders in community care and residents in LTC/Retirement Facilities, improving overall quality of life through practical skills and warmth of human connection.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Candidate must present with successful completion of a Personal Support Worker from an approved college or private institution meeting the standards established by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, National Association of Career Colleges, as per established provincial requirements
- PSW must present with the ability to exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with residents/clients, families, and visitors
- All applicants must provided a valid Vulnerable Sector Check
- PSW is expected to be up-to-date with all necessary knowledge and skills through growth and development of seminar and workshop involvement/attendance
- PSW must demonstrate working experience with the elderly in a health care setting, knowledgeable with respect to their care needs
- PSW must present with knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering simple treatment and related bedside care when necessary
Pay: $19.25-$22.58 per hour
Work Location: In person
