Community-Based Personal Support Workers (PSW) Needed - Brampton/Mississauga
The Care Company Inc.
- Mississauga, ON
- $23.50-26.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Flexibility preferred for shorter (1-2-hour shifts). Longer shifts may also be available but caregivers who are flexible to accommodate shifts varying in duration will be prioritized.
- MUST be able to commit to a consistent, ongoing, weekly schedule for the foreseeable future.
- Provide personal care to clients as outlined in their care plans.
- Provide companionship and light housekeeping (whatever it takes to help a person stay at home).
- Prepare meals in accordance to the client and/or the family's request (must be open to preparing different kinds of cuisine).
- Adhere to providing personal care and help clients with their ADLs that is within the scope of practice for a Personal Support Worker
- Assists clients in all activities of daily living/ hygiene assistance, bathing, grooming, linen changes and so forth.
- Assists clients with transfers, ambulation and exercises.
- Meets the safety needs of the client and uses equipment safely and properly.
- Functions within the limits of own experience and knowledge, and practices safely and competently within the job description.
- Completes records and charts accurately and thoroughly.
- A valid driver's license and reliable access to a car that can be used for daily work is an asset.
- Ability to travel between assignments within designated areas of work, an asset if you can travel to rural/remote areas.
- Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing in English
- PSW certification from an approved and recognized educational institution or International nursing/ doctorate Certification
- Valid Criminal Record Check - must be completed within the last year
- Negative TB Test completed within the last year
- Valid CPR/First Aid Certificate
- Valid WHMIS2015 Certificate of Completion
- COVID Vaccination Receipts subject to an exemption pursuant to Ontario’s Human Rights Code
- Immunization for measles, rubella, varicella, tetanus, and Diphtheria REQUIRED, immunization of Hepatitis B is strongly encouraged.
- Ability to identify and report client care concerns to Care Coordinators when needed.
- Requires good judgement, the ability to work independently, and work cooperatively with an interdisciplinary team
- Current/Valid Health and Supportive Care Providers Oversight Authority (HSCPOA) Registration an asset
We are sorry but this recruiter does not accept applications from abroad.