Personal Support Worker - Kitchener, Waterloo (Talent network)

Job summary

You will support clients in their homes to ensure they remain safe, independent, and comfortable. Responsibilities include assisting with mobilization, performing light exercises, documenting health changes, and conducting light housekeeping tasks.

Job details

CBI Home Health supports people at home and in the community. We are one of Canada’s leading specialized community services, home and integrated care providers, operating in more than 800 communities across the country. Our teams work together to deliver the right care at the right time, helping people live safely, independently, and with dignity. Learn more at cbihomehealth.ca [http://www.cbihomehealth.ca/]. Because Your Care Matters. CBI Home Health is looking to hire Personal Support Worker - Kitchener, Waterloo Salary Range: The salary range for this position is $22.89– $25.28 per hour Vacancy Disclosure: This posting is to build a talent pool for future potential openings. The role is not currently vacant. Applicants may be contacted as opportunities become available and will be kept on file for up to 12 months and reviewed as openings arise. Why CBI Home Health? We’re committed to making a difference in people’s lives – and that starts with yours. You’ll enjoy a flexible schedule that allows you to achieve your goals at work and at home. As you care for others, CBI Home Health will care for you by providing the equipment, training and resources that you need to feel confident every day. Here’s a closer look at our total rewards and benefits: * Weekend premiums, travel pay and/or mileage reimbursement * Part-time opportunities, with flexible scheduling options. * Reward and recognition programs, including earned-wage access through our partnership with ZayZoon * Comprehensive benefits package including Group RRSP, extended medical and dental coverage * Employee Perks and Discount Programs through our partnership with Perkopolis * Employee and Family Assistance Program * Paid orientation, training and development with opportunities to grow your career * Group RRSP and Retirement Savings Program for Home Health Ontario employees What you will do * As a caring, responsible health care team member, you will support clients to be as safe and independent in their homes as possible, helping them to live their best lives. * You may assist them to mobilize and perform light exercises and act at all times with the client and their family at the heart of all you do, observing, documenting, and reporting any changes in their condition to your Manager/Supervisor. * You may be required to perform light housekeeping tasks as indicated in client care plans. What you will need to be successful * Ability to travel from home to home within the Cambridge community - valid driver's license and car insurance is a requirement * Your Personal Support Worker Certificate, or valid certification as a Home Support Worker, Home Support worker level II, Home Support worker level III, Health Care aid or personal attendant will be considered an asset * Students currently enrolled (post first year) in health care programs such as nursing, rehab, para medicine or have a valid certificate as a Developmental Support Worker or a valid certificate as an RN , RPN, or Practical Nurse, midwife or physician ( either domestic or foreign –trained ) or RN students with a minimum successful completion of year 1 * Current CPR and First Aid Certification * A clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening within the last 12 months * Proof of a negative TB test within the last 12 months and an up-to-date immunization record * Commitment to work every other weekend * Strong verbal and written English communication skills required; the ability to communicate in French or other languages is considered an asset * Reliability and strong organization skills * Ability to safely lift up to 35 lbs. (16 kg) Recruitment Technology Disclosure: We use technology and automation to support administrative aspects of our recruitment process. Artificial Intelligence is not used to evaluate, rank, or select candidates. All hiring decisions are made by people. CBI Home Health is committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and are committed to providing accommodations throughout the hiring process in accordance with applicable legislation. Please advise your recruiter if you require an accommodation.

What you’ll do

You will support clients in their homes to ensure they remain safe, independent, and comfortable. Responsibilities include assisting with mobilization, performing light exercises, documenting health changes, and conducting light housekeeping tasks.

Requirements

Candidates must have a valid driver's license, car insurance, and the ability to travel between client homes. A Personal Support Worker certificate or equivalent health care certification, along with current CPR and First Aid, is required.

Benefits

• Weekend premiums
• Travel pay
• Mileage reimbursement
• Flexible scheduling
• Earned-wage access
• Group RRSP
• Extended medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Employee perks and discount programs
• Employee and family assistance program
• Paid orientation
• Training and development
• Retirement savings program

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred
• First Aid · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Personal support
• Home health care
• Patient mobilization
• Light housekeeping
• Documentation
• Reporting
• CPR
• First aid
• Vulnerable sector screening
• Immunization record management
• Verbal communication
• Written communication
• Organization skills
• Patient care

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services

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