Personal Support Worker/Male Applicants Only

Job summary

The Personal Support Worker provides essential personal care, hygiene, and companionship to clients under the supervision of a Care Coordinator. Responsibilities include meal preparation, light housekeeping, medication reminders, and assisting with ambulation and outings.

Job details

Important Notice: This position is designated for male applicants only, as a Bona Fide Occupational Requirement (BFOR) under the Ontario Human Rights Code. Male caregivers are required to meet the personal care, dignity, and privacy needs of specific clients. Benefits/Perks Shifts ranging anywhere from 4 hours up to 12 hours Flexible working hours PPE provided (Personal protective equipment) Competitive Wages Referral bonuses Continuing education programs Ongoing shifts in order to build close relationships with our clients Making a difference in the lives of those dealing with medical illnesses and age-related complications Free education and training with QPath Career Pathways Program Company Overview Qualicare Homecare is looking for compassionate, caring, and reliable individuals to join our family as Personal Support Workers (PSWs)/ Caregivers. Qualicare Etobicoke-Vaughan offers home care services that focus on providing the best quality of life for our clients and peace of mind for their families. Qualicare Etobicoke-Vaughan has immediate openings for Personal Support Workers/ Caregivers! Job Summary The Personal Support Worker is a member of the home care team who works under the supervision of the Care Coordinator and performs various personal care services as necessary to meet the client’s needs. Responsibilities Assistance with personal care and hygiene Meal Preparation Light Housekeeping Accompany clients on outings Shopping and errands Medication Assist/ Reminders Ambulation and transporting of clients Provide companionship to clients Ability to follow care-plan Documentation/Charting Qualifications Personal Support Worker Certificate or equivalent (foreign-trained nurse, nursing student). Current CPR/First Aid training or willingness to obtain Negative TB skin test or chest x-ray Ability to travel around location territory Valid Vulnerable Sector Check (or willingness to obtain) Access to Internet/mobile phone Bilingual is an asset but not required Qualicare Homecare is an equal opportunity employer. This posting contains a BFOR gender designation in compliance with the Ontario Human Rights Code.

What you’ll do

The Personal Support Worker provides essential personal care, hygiene, and companionship to clients under the supervision of a Care Coordinator. Responsibilities include meal preparation, light housekeeping, medication reminders, and assisting with ambulation and outings.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Personal Support Worker certificate or be a foreign-trained nurse or nursing student. Additional requirements include current CPR/First Aid training, a negative TB test, and a valid Vulnerable Sector Check.

Benefits

• Flexible Working Hours • PPE Provided • Competitive Wages • Referral Bonuses • Continuing Education Programs • Free Education And Training Via QPath Career Pathways Program

Listed skills

• First Aid · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Personal Care
• Hygiene Assistance
• Meal Preparation
• Light Housekeeping
• Medication Reminders
• Ambulation
• Patient Transport
• Companionship
• Care Plan Adherence
• Documentation
• Charting
• CPR
• First Aid

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services