Caregiver PSW

ComForCare Home Health Care - Halton • Milton, ON

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Caregiver PSW provides clients various personal care and companion services in accordance with an established plan of care so that they can remain in their residence. This role involves providing assistance with personal care activities such as 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 (like wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, canes), change of position, assistance with toileting, commode, incontinent care, meal planning, preparation, and assistance with feeding. Additionally, the Caregiver PSW offers companionship and respite services for family members and performs homemaking activities including vacuuming, dusting, sweeping, mopping floors, doing dishes, changing bed linens, doing laundry, and cleaning bathrooms. The position also requires assisting clients with medications that they self-administer.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent certificate
• Meets passing criteria on PSW 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

Nice To Haves

• Successful completion of a Provincial-approved Personal Support Worker, Certified Nurse Aide or Health Care Aide course, or equivalent is an asset.

Responsibilities

• 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), change of position, with toileting, commode, incontinent care, meal planning, preparation, and assistance with feeding
• 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
• Assist with medications that the client self-administers

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Training & development

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees