Personal Support Worker/PSW Position in North York

ComForCare Home Care - North York•Toronto, ON

65d•Onsite

About The Position

Live your best life possible by helping others live theirs. Our Caregivers are the heart and soul of what we do. At ComForCare, we like to celebrate successes and have fun while building meaningful relationships. We’re on the lookout for caring and compassionate team members: Help others, and make a difference in your community. Build meaningful relationships with your clients. Flexible schedules available. What you’ll be doing: Essential Functions: Companion/Sitter/Household Management Provide companionship and respite services for family. Provide mental stimulation for Dementia clients (do activities such as cognitive games, music, arts, sensory activities, reminiscence therapy). 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. Medication Services Assist with medication reminders that the client self-administers Meal Preparation Food Handler's Certificate - an Asset Able to cook meals tailored to client's diet choices Social Skills Energetic and outwardly positive person Capable of supervising physical and mental exercise routines

Requirements

Dementia Care experience is a requirement.
Ability to use an APP to enter clinical notes and login and logout.
Successful completion of a Provincial-approved Personal Support Worker certificate.
At least six months experience as a Caregiver (in homes or facilities).
Has a Police Vulnerable Sector Reference Check or willing to obtain within 6 months.
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English as needed for the job.
Ability to do light-cleaning and lifting (transferring clients, repositioning, and laundry).

Nice To Haves

Food Handler's Certificate - an Asset
Energetic and outwardly positive person

Responsibilities

Provide companionship and respite services for family.
Provide mental stimulation for Dementia clients (do activities such as cognitive games, music, arts, sensory activities, reminiscence therapy).
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 medication reminders that the client self-administers
Able to cook meals tailored to client's diet choices
Capable of supervising physical and mental exercise routines