Personal Support Worker (PSW) - Home & Community Care | York Region

Job summary

Provide one-to-one personal support care to clients in their homes and community settings to maintain their safety, independence, and quality of life. Identify and report client care concerns to Care Coordinators while working cooperatively with an interdisciplinary team.

Job details

Personal Support Worker (PSW) – Home & Community Care | Multiple Locations Toronto & GTA | York & Simcoe The Care Company is a home healthcare company whose purpose is to create A Better Life for Those at Home. We help individuals remain safely and comfortably in their homes for as long as they choose, and our real talent is helping people Make Each Day Count. We are a growing company that puts People First and strives to get Better Today. The Care Company is currently looking for compassionate, dependable, and self-driven Personal Support Workers (PSWs) to provide one-to-one care to clients in their homes and community settings throughout Toronto and the GTA, as well as the Central and Central East regions of Ontario Health atHome. Current and upcoming opportunities may be available throughout Toronto, Brampton, Mississauga, Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Markham, Newmarket, Aurora, Bradford, Barrie, Alliston, Simcoe County, Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa, Courtice, Bowmanville, Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton, and surrounding communities, depending on current client needs. Our PSWs play an important role in helping clients maintain their safety, independence, dignity, and quality of life at home. Scheduling & Availability Must be able to commit to a consistent, ongoing weekly schedule for the foreseeable future. We are looking for caregivers who are open to a variety of shift lengths, including shorter community visits as well as longer client assignments. Opportunities are available across day, evening, overnight, weekday, weekend, and holiday shifts, depending on client needs. Flexibility to support multiple clients within your preferred geographic area is an asset. Must be able and willing to travel to client homes within your agreed-upon service area. A valid driver's licence and access to a vehicle are assets, particularly for caregivers supporting multiple clients or assignments in rural or remote communities. All TCC shifts require caregivers to remain awake and alert for the entire duration of the shift. Sleeping during shifts is not permitted. MUST have a valid driver's license and reliable access to a car that can be used for daily work Ability to travel between assignments within designated areas of work, an asset if you can travel to rural/remote areas. Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing in English PSW certification from an approved and recognized educational institution or International nursing/ doctorate Certification Negative TB Test completed within the last year Valid CPR/First Aid Certificate Valid WHMIS2015 Certificate of Completion COVID Vaccination Receipts subject to an exemption pursuant to Ontario’s Human Rights Code Immunization for measles, rubella, varicella, tetanus, and Diphtheria REQUIRED, immunization of Hepatitis B is strongly urged. Valid Criminal Record Check - must be completed within the last year. Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing in English Ability to identify and report client care concerns to Care Coordinators when needed. Requires good judgement, the ability to work independently, and work cooperatively with an interdisciplinary team Current/Valid Health and Supportive Care Providers Oversight Authority (HSCPOA) Registration an asset *The Care Company can make accommodations/modifications for individuals with disabilities during the hiring and onboarding process. Please let us know if you require extra assistance* **Thank you to everyone who applies. However, due to the high volume of applications received, we will only be contacting those who have been selected for an interview. ** - Competitive rates of pay ($26-29/hour) - Performance-based bonuses - Consistent scheduling - 24/7 nursing support for all staff members - Educational and Training Opportunities - Employee Health and Wellness Opportunities - Employee Recognition Program - Opportunity for Group Health and Dental Benefits

What you’ll do

Provide one-to-one personal support care to clients in their homes and community settings to maintain their safety, independence, and quality of life. Identify and report client care concerns to Care Coordinators while working cooperatively with an interdisciplinary team.

Requirements

Must hold a valid PSW certification or international nursing/doctorate certification, along with valid CPR/First Aid and WHMIS 2015 certificates. A valid driver's license and reliable access to a vehicle are required for travel between client assignments.

Benefits

• Performance-based bonuses • Consistent scheduling • 24/7 nursing support • Educational and training opportunities • Employee health and wellness opportunities • Employee recognition program • Group health and dental benefits

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Clinical care · Preferred
• First Aid · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Personal support
• Home healthcare
• Patient care
• Communication
• Time management
• Critical thinking
• Interdisciplinary teamwork
• First aid
• CPR
• WHMIS 2015
• Documentation
• Hepatitis B
• Care Coordination
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Valid Driver's License
• Compassion
• Asynchronous Javascript and XML (AJAX)
• English Language
• Home Health Care
• Employee Onboarding
• Palliative Care
• Scheduling
• Registration
• Tuberculosis

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Community Support Worker
• Caregiver / Personal Care Aide
• Companions and Valets
• Personal Care Aides
• Home Health and Personal Care Aides