Personal Support Worker (PSW)

Are you... Interested in helping seniors age in the comfort of their own homes? Wanting to spend more time building relationships with your clients during shifts? Looking to join an organization that truly values and supports you? If you answered yes to any of those questions, you'd fit right in at Home Instead Markham! We are looking for Certified Personal Support Workers, International Nurses, and Nursing Students to assist seniors in their homes throughout the communities of Markham and Thornhill. We are looking to fill multiple open roles with weekday and weekend availability. What We Offer Flexible schedule and competitive pay Longer visits with each client 24 hour support from caring administrative staff Paid Mileage On-going Paid Training Cash bonuses Referral Incentives Social Events Rewards for providing exceptional care Opportunity for full-time guaranteed hours Responsibilities: Companionship and conversation Light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation Medication and appointment reminders Personal Care assistance Alzheimer’s Care Hospice and Palliative support Requirements: Completion of Personal Support Worker diploma OR Completion of Nursing degree in any country OR Currently enrolled in a nursing program, having completed at least one year Ability to communicate with clients in a friendly and congenial manner Possessing a valid driver's license, a vehicle, and valid auto insurance is an asset Complete a criminal background check Job Types Full-time Part-time Schedule: 10 hour shift 12 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Evening shift Night shift Live-In Location: Markham Unionville Thornhill Compensation: Starting at $19.50 to $22.50 per hour Apply today and help us make a positive impact on the lives of seniors in our community! If you'd like to learn more about Home Instead, please visit www.homeinstead.com/3052 AI is not used in the screening, assessment or selection of applications at this time.

The Personal Support Worker will provide companionship and assistance with daily living activities for seniors in their homes. Responsibilities include light housekeeping, meal preparation, medication reminders, and personal care assistance.

Candidates must have a Personal Support Worker diploma, a nursing degree, or be currently enrolled in a nursing program. A valid driver's license and the ability to communicate effectively with clients are also required.

• Flexible Schedule • Competitive Pay • Paid Mileage • Ongoing Paid Training • Cash Bonuses • Referral Incentives • Social Events • Rewards for Providing Exceptional Care

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• Companionship
• Light Housekeeping
• Meal Preparation
• Medication Reminders
• Appointment Reminders
• Personal Care Assistance
• Alzheimer’s Care
• Hospice Support
• Palliative Support
• Communication
• Driving
• Criminal Background Check

• Healthcare
• Social Services

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

0+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level