Top Benefits
About the role
Benefits:
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Flexible schedule
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Opportunity for advancement
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Training & development
Job Summary:
The Caregiver PSW provides clients various personal care and homemaker/companion services in accordance with an established plan of care so that they can remain in their residence.
Essential Functions:
- Personal Care
- Provide assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, nail /skin care, back care, foot care, shampoo, oral hygiene, ambulation, transfers, range of motion exercise, safe use of equipment and assistive devices (wheelchair, walker, crutches, cane, lifts), change of position, with toileting, commode, incontinent care, meal planning, preparation, and assistance with feeding
- Companion/Sitter
- Provide companionship and respite services for family
- 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 medications that the client self-administers
Qualifications/Educational Requirements:
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High school graduate or equivalent certificate
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Successful completion of a Provincial-approved Personal Support Worker, Certified Nurse Aide or Health Care Aide course, or equivalent is an asset.
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Meets passing criteria on PSW/HHA skills test.
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Meets passing criteria on DEARS test (Drugs and Ethics test)
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Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English as needed for the job
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Possess a valid driver's license and have use of an insured automobile or access to adequate transportation for the job
This job description is used as a guide only and not inclusive of responsibilities and job duties.
By selecting the positions below, you acknowledge that you are applying for employment with an independently owned and operated ComForCare franchisee, a separate company and employer from ComForCare and any of its affiliates or subsidiaries. You understand that each independent franchisee is solely responsible for all decisions relating to employment including (and without limitation to) hiring and termination, and ComForCare does not accept, review or store my application. Any questions about your application or the hiring process must be directed to the locally owned and operated ComForCare franchisee.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran.
About ComForCare
ComForCare is a premier home care franchise made up of franchise offices that provide in-home care with locations in the U.S. and Canada. We help seniors live independently in their own home.
We serve in any setting you call home, whether it is a private home, independent or assisted living community or skilled care facility.
Our services include Alzheimer’s disease and dementia care, personal care, respite care for families, transition of care after a hospital or rehabilitation stay, chronic condition management, transportation, medication reminders, light housekeeping & laundry, shopping and errands, safety supervision, companionship and much more. Our services are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year from compassionate caregivers who are experienced, trained, bonded and insured.
The ComForCare mission is to improve the quality of life and level of independence for every client and family receiving our services.
ComForCare operates as At Your Side Home Care in Houston, Texas (www.atyoursidehomecare.com).
ComForCare is a Best Life Brands, LLC company.
Each ComForCare office is independently owned and operated. ComForCare is an equal opportunity employer.
Top Benefits
About the role
Benefits:
-
Flexible schedule
-
Opportunity for advancement
-
Training & development
Job Summary:
The Caregiver PSW provides clients various personal care and homemaker/companion services in accordance with an established plan of care so that they can remain in their residence.
Essential Functions:
- Personal Care
- Provide assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, nail /skin care, back care, foot care, shampoo, oral hygiene, ambulation, transfers, range of motion exercise, safe use of equipment and assistive devices (wheelchair, walker, crutches, cane, lifts), change of position, with toileting, commode, incontinent care, meal planning, preparation, and assistance with feeding
- Companion/Sitter
- Provide companionship and respite services for family
- 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 medications that the client self-administers
Qualifications/Educational Requirements:
-
High school graduate or equivalent certificate
-
Successful completion of a Provincial-approved Personal Support Worker, Certified Nurse Aide or Health Care Aide course, or equivalent is an asset.
-
Meets passing criteria on PSW/HHA skills test.
-
Meets passing criteria on DEARS test (Drugs and Ethics test)
-
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English as needed for the job
-
Possess a valid driver's license and have use of an insured automobile or access to adequate transportation for the job
This job description is used as a guide only and not inclusive of responsibilities and job duties.
By selecting the positions below, you acknowledge that you are applying for employment with an independently owned and operated ComForCare franchisee, a separate company and employer from ComForCare and any of its affiliates or subsidiaries. You understand that each independent franchisee is solely responsible for all decisions relating to employment including (and without limitation to) hiring and termination, and ComForCare does not accept, review or store my application. Any questions about your application or the hiring process must be directed to the locally owned and operated ComForCare franchisee.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran.
About ComForCare
ComForCare is a premier home care franchise made up of franchise offices that provide in-home care with locations in the U.S. and Canada. We help seniors live independently in their own home.
We serve in any setting you call home, whether it is a private home, independent or assisted living community or skilled care facility.
Our services include Alzheimer’s disease and dementia care, personal care, respite care for families, transition of care after a hospital or rehabilitation stay, chronic condition management, transportation, medication reminders, light housekeeping & laundry, shopping and errands, safety supervision, companionship and much more. Our services are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year from compassionate caregivers who are experienced, trained, bonded and insured.
The ComForCare mission is to improve the quality of life and level of independence for every client and family receiving our services.
ComForCare operates as At Your Side Home Care in Houston, Texas (www.atyoursidehomecare.com).
ComForCare is a Best Life Brands, LLC company.
Each ComForCare office is independently owned and operated. ComForCare is an equal opportunity employer.