Community Personal Support Worker

Carecor Health Services Ltd.•Chatham-Kent, ON

12h•CA$22 - CA$27•Onsite

About The Position

Carecor is seeking dedicated and compassionate Personal Support Workers (PSWs) to join our community care team. In this role, you will travel to clients’ homes to provide high-quality personal care and support that empowers individuals to live safely and independently in their own environment. As a PSW with Carecor, you will assist clients with daily living activities including bathing, grooming, dressing, mobility, toileting, and medication reminders. You will also provide light housekeeping, meal preparation, companionship, and emotional support. This position is ideal for PSWs who are confident working independently, adaptable to varied client needs, and committed to delivering dignified, person-centered care. You will follow individualized care plans, maintain accurate documentation, and communicate key observations to supervisors or care coordinators. If you value meaningful work, enjoy building trusting relationships in the community, and are passionate about enhancing quality of life for others, Carecor welcomes you to join our team. Successful candidates will be seeing clients in person in the rural areas of Chatham Kent and the following surrounding areas (Blenheim, Ridgetown, Morpeth, Erieau and Charing Cross Areas).

Requirements

Personal Support Worker (PSW) certificate or enrolled in a Nursing pathway program or a Nursing student
Clinical experience as a PSW within the past 2 years
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and N95 Mast Fit Test Certificate
Proof of current immunization for measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (MMRV), Hepatitis B, and Tdap/Td
Proof of negative TB skin test within the past (1) year or negative chest x-ray within the past 5 years
Willing to undergo Vulnerable Sector Police Check as a condition of hire
Provide proof of full COVID-19 Vaccination

Nice To Haves

CPI Certification required (Crisis Prevention & Intervention Training Certificate)

Responsibilities

Provide personal care service according to directions on the established care plan or assignment sheet, and ensure that, on an ongoing basis, the emotional, spiritual, physical comfort and safety of clients are met to the greatest possible extent
Provide personal care that is within the provincial scope of practice for a Personal Support Worker; duties may include skin care, hair care, mouth care, bathing, bowel and bladder care, positioning and movement, exercise, basic wound care, feeding including special diets, and assistance with oxygen administration and medication reminder.
Perform specialized, client specific procedures for which recognized training and current competence can be demonstrated.
Observe and document client conditions according to company standards, report unusual events or changes in the client’s condition to the immediate Supervisor or to the Office
Understands and implements infection prevention practices
Participate in ongoing internal and/or external continuing education activities.
Adhere to Bayshore Policies and Procedures.
Participate in quality activities and continuous improvement initiatives in keeping with the company's Quality Management System.
Participates in proactive Health & Safety activities while performing all duties and is responsible to notify immediate Supervisor of any Health & Safety risks or concerns.
Maintains confidentiality of client and corporate information and discusses same only with appropriate Bayshore personnel.
Complete other tasks as requested.