Job Posting: Personal Support Worker (PSW) - Home and Community Care

About CareKW

CareKW is committed to providing compassionate, high-quality, client-centred care that enables individuals to remain safe, comfortable, and independent in their own homes and communities. Our team supports clients with diverse care needs while promoting dignity, respect, and quality of life.

We are seeking compassionate, dependable, and client-focused Personal Support Workers (PSWs) to join our Home and Community Care team.

Position Summary

The Personal Support Worker provides personal care and assistance with activities of daily living to clients in their homes and community settings. The successful candidate will support clients in maintaining their independence, dignity, safety, and overall well-being while following individualized care plans and CareKW policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and oral hygiene.
• Assist clients with mobility, transfers, positioning, and ambulation using appropriate equipment and safe techniques.
• Support clients with activities of daily living while encouraging independence and respecting individual preferences.
• Assist with meal preparation, feeding, and hydration, as required.
• Provide companionship and emotional support while promoting social engagement and well-being.
• Observe and report changes in clients’ physical, emotional, or cognitive conditions to the appropriate supervisor.
• Maintain accurate documentation of care provided and report incidents, concerns, or safety risks promptly.
• Follow infection prevention and control practices, safe lifting procedures, and applicable health and safety requirements.
• Respect client confidentiality, privacy, dignity, and individual rights at all times.
• Communicate professionally with clients, families, colleagues, and other members of the care team.
• Perform other duties within the scope of the PSW role, as assigned.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay
• Extended health and dental benefits
• RSP matching
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuous training
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

CareKW is committed to providing respectful, inclusive, and accessible employment opportunities. Accommodation is available throughout the recruitment process upon request.

Compensation

Pay Range: $21.66 per hour.

Use of Artificial Intelligence

CareKW does not use artificial intelligence tools to screen, assess, or select candidates as part of our recruitment and hiring process. Applications are reviewed by our recruitment team.