Personal Support Worker (Psw)

Do you have a caring heart and would like to make a difference by helping older adults stay safe at home? Home Instead is actively recruiting Caregivers!

We Offer :

• Paid Training
• Benefits
• A flexible schedule

Home Instead is dedicated to providing the best care possible for our clients. With an added emphasis on caregiver morale, we focus on caregiver appreciation, which includes monthly & annual caregiver rewards.

We have an energetic team, driven to help caregivers be successful in their career. If this sounds like a team that you would love to be a part of, follow the steps below to apply!

Description : Home Instead is looking for certified, Personal Support Workers (PSW), Home Support Workers (HSW), Nursing Students, and Registered Nurses (RN). Those with the courage and willingness to leave the safety of their own homes to make sure the most vulnerable stay safe in their own home.

Home Instead provides a variety of non-medical services that allow our clients to remain in their home and meet the challenges of aging with dignity, care, and compassion.

Duties include but are not limited to :

• Companionship

• Hygiene Assistance

• Home Management

• Meal Preparation

• Light Housekeeping

• Shopping & Errands

• Medication cueing

• Personal care assistance.Keeping accurate records of care

• Properly maintain communication regarding:

• Client activities-Progress-Concerns

• Treat & care for clients & their property with dignity & respect

• Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care Requirements to be a Caregiver : Ability to communicate with clients in a friendly and congenial manner Complete a criminal background check with a vulnerable sector check Provide 2 professional and 2 personal references Complete our mandatory paid caregiver orientation

Previous personal care experience is required/or the willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment

Part-Time, Casual, & Full-Time hours available. We have a variety of shifts available, as we are available 24/7 for our clients!

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Experience :Senior care: 1 year (preferred) License/Certification :

• Driving License (preferred)

Job Types : Full-time, Part-time, Casual

Pay: $21.00 per hour

Benefits :

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• RRSP match

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Education :

• AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• License (preferred)

Work Location: In person