Personal Support Worker (Psw)

  • Mount Forest
  • Right At Home Canada Waterloo Wellington

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Position : Personal Support Worker

Reports to : Care Quality & Coordination Managers, Care Planners

Job Location : Client homes in the Mount Forest & surrounding areas

Hours : Varies (Morning, Afternoon, Evening)

Right at Home Canada-Waterloo provides personalised in-home services such as

  • Companionship, Homemaking, Personal Care, Nursing & Specialty Car_e.

Client-centered care is one of our primary objectives!

We are seeking Personal Support Workers who will exemplify our mission of

  • Improving the quality of life for those we serve_ through our values which are: Accountable Approachable Authentic Collaborative Integrity Respectful

Working with Right at Home offers :

  • Competitive wages
  • An attractive benefits package
  • Weekly pay & travel pay
  • Input into scheduling
  • Caregiver-Client matching
  • One to one personalized client paced care
  • Employee wellness & incentive programs
  • Stimulating activities and events
  • Continuing education & certifications
  • Yearly bonus and regular wage increase

In addition, we offer a chance to excel within a strong and supportive team environment, who value and respect you as an integral member of the Client Care Team!!

Duties include ADL (assisted daily living activities) such as :

  • Mobilization activities (turning, transferring, exercising and walking)
  • Toileting and personal care (bathing, dressing)
  • Light housekeeping duties
  • Feeding and meal preparations
  • Specialty care (i.e. Alzheimer’s, Dementia, Chronic Conditions)
  • Companionship, outings

Qualifications :

  • PSW training certificate, or significant experience providing personal cares/ADL :

  • Police Vulnerable Sector Screen Check (VSSC)

  • 2 step TB test :

  • Current certificate in standard first-aid and CPR (HCP or BLS level)

  • 2 professional references

  • Must be physically and mentally fit to handle the demands of caregiving

  • Must be passionate, patient, caring and committed

  • Ability to travel to clients homes, access to a reliable vehicle

  • Must be available for a variety of visit times, such as mornings, evenings, nights, weekends and some holidays.

  • #BeEssential _

Job Type : Casual

Salary : $19.00-$22.00 per hour

Benefits :

  • Company events
  • Dental care
  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • Vision care
  • Wellness program

Schedule:

  • Evening shift
  • Night shift
  • Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus pay

COVID-19 considerations: Right at Home has extensive precautions in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and other communicable disease.

Application question(s):

  • What city do you live in?
  • Do you have a reliable vehicle to drive for work?

Language :

  • any other languages besides English and if yes, what (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • 2 step TB test (preferred)
  • VSSC police check (preferred)
  • PSW certificate or significant experience (preferred)
  • First Aid/CPR at the BLS level (preferred)
  • Driving License (preferred)

Work Location: On the road