Community-Based Personal Support Worker (PSW) - Bobcaygeon

The Care Company is a home health care company that's purpose is to create A Better Life for Those at Home . We help people stay in their homes for as long as they choose, and our real talent is helping people Make Each Day Count. We are a company that puts People First and seeks to get Better Today. By working at The Care Company, you will be part of a growing company that is helping seniors live well in their own homes!

We are looking for awesome, self-driven Personal Support Workers to work throughout the Haliburton, Kawartha, and/or Peterborough Region.

Scheduling Requirements:

• Flexibility for day, evening, and overnight shifts preferred. Weekend availability is also preferred.

• MUST be able to commit to a consistent, ongoing, weekly schedule for the foreseeable future
• Available and willing to see multiple clients throughout the day

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to clients as outlined in their care plans.
• Provide companionship and light housekeeping (whatever it takes to help a person stay at home).
• Prepare meals in accordance to the client and/or the family's request (must be open to preparing different kinds of cuisine).
• Adhere to providing personal care and help clients with their ADLs that is within the scope of practice for a Personal Support Worker
• Assists clients in all activities of daily living/ hygiene assistance, bathing, grooming, linen changes and so forth.
• Assists clients with transfers, ambulation and exercises.
• Meets the safety needs of the client and uses equipment safely and properly.
• Functions within the limits of own experience and knowledge, and practices safely and competently within the job description.
• Completes records and documentations accurately and thoroughly.

• 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. **

- Rate of Pay: $26/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