CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR: We are currently seeking a reliable and experienced female Personal Support Worker (PSW) to care for an 80-year-old male client East of Aurora. The client is paraplegic and bedbound, requiring attentive, hands-on care and support with all activities of daily living.
-This position offers shifts Monday through Sunday with varying hours, including 10:00 AM–12:00 PM, 2:00 PM–4:00 PM, 6:00 PM–9:00 PM, and overnight shifts from 10:00 PM–6:00 AM, so flexibility and a strong commitment to a consistent schedule are essential.
-The ideal candidate will have prior experience with similar high-care needs, be confident in providing full personal care, and demonstrate patience, compassion, and professionalism at all times.
-Please note that the client’s home is located in an area with very limited public transit, so a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required.
We also have oppurtunities in the following areas below, candidaites would be eligable to work in these areas as well:
South York Region: Richmond Hill, Vaughan, King, Whitchurch-Stouffville.
we also have opportunities in Central York Region: Newmarket, Aurora, East Gwillimbury, Holland Landing, Sharon, Cedar Valley, Sanford.
and in the North York Region & Surrounding Communities: Georgina, Keswick, Sutton West, Pefferlaw, Mount Albert, Beaverton, Sunderland, Bradford West Gwillimbury.
Hourly Wage: $18.00-$19.50
As a Home Instead Senior Care Employee, you receive:
- Job Training - Initial and ongoing training is provided, including specialized training opportunities
- Work Close to Home - Serve seniors in your community
- Social Environment - CAREGiving gives you the opportunity to meet new people and develop meaningful relationships
- Personal Satisfaction - Your job will make a difference in someone's life
- Growth Opportunities – grow your CAREGiving career in many avenues such as trainer, lead CAREGiver, etc
Essential Job Functions:
- Going home to home Providing 1:1 care assistance to each client individually or in a team setting with another CG
- Assist in 2-person transfers using mechanical lifts or 1-person assists
- Provide medication reminders
- Support clients in completing all Activities of Daily Living such as toileting, bathing, dressing, feeding, and ambulation assistance
- Assist in palliative support as needed
- Expected to maintain communication regarding all client care needs and changes and make appropriate reports
- May be required to assist in Instrumental Activities of Daily Living such as laundry, changing linens, warming up meals, etc.
Requirements of the Position:
- Must have a vehicle with valid auto insurance
- Must be a certified PSW or International Nurse
- Experience with 2-person transfers asset - training will be provided as needed
- Experience with palliative care - asset
- Experience changing with bed-bound clients,
- Experience with all forms of personal care
- Must be a team player and willing to work with other Home Instead CGs
- Experience with Alzheimer's, Dementia, Parkinson's, MS, and Diabetes is an asset
- Must be comfortable with pets and/or smoking
- Must have a valid VSC check
- Must have their TB test
- Must be able to provide availability that will allow an ongoing commitment
PLEASE NOTE
Home Instead requires proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 from all employees, with the exception of those who require accommodation under applicable human rights legislation.
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Job Types: Part-time, Casual
Pay: $18.00-$19.50 per hour
Application question(s):
- Which city do you currently reside in?
- Do you have a valid driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle? If not, are you able to use public transit to travel between client locations?
- What is your current availability? Please indicate the days and times you are available to work
- This role requires traveling home to home. can you confirm that you’re able to travel between locations?
Experience:
- Dementia Care : 1 year (required)
- Home Care (home to home): 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Personal Support Worker certificate (required)
- First Aid and CPR certification (required)
Work Location: On the road
