Community-Based Personal Support Workers (PSW) Needed - Brampton/Mississauga

The Care Company Inc.•Brampton, ON

68d•$24 - $26

About The Position

The Care Company is a home health care company that's purpose is to create A Better Life for Those at Home. We help people stay in their homes for as long as they choose, and our real talent is helping people Make Each Day Count. We are a company that puts People First and seeks to get Better Today. By working at The Care Company, you will be part of a growing company that is helping seniors live well in their own homes! We are looking for awesome, self-driven Personal Support Workers to work with adult/elderly clients in the Brampton/Mississauga area. Scheduling Requirements: 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.

Requirements

Must be able to commit to a consistent, ongoing, weekly schedule for the foreseeable future.
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.

Nice To Haves

Current/Valid Health and Supportive Care Providers Oversight Authority (HSCPOA) Registration an asset

Responsibilities

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.
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