Personal Care Assistant

NIGHTS 11PM-7AM - HOME CARE SUPPORT

Core Application Consideration Requirements:

-PSW/DSW Certificate/Nursing Diploma-- MANDATORY

- TB Test (within last 6-months)

- COVID-19 Vaccination

- Vulnerable Sector Check (criminal background check)

- First Aid / CPR certificate (up to date)

The ideal candidate for this position will be patient, friendly, caring, compassionate, with excellent communication skills. Caregiver will follow care instructions as outlined per client's individualized care plan and perform a variety of tasks to provide care as necessary.

Job Description: Personal Support Worker (PSW): PSW is a critical role within our communities as it impacts the lives of elders in community care and residents in LTC/Retirement Facilities, improving overall quality of life through practical skills and warmth of human connection.

SHIFTS AVAILABLE: EVENING (03:00PM-11:00PM), NIGHTS (11:00PM-07:00AM)

PSW JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensures and promotes the provision of resident/client-focused care to address desired care needs
Provides supervision and/or assistance to clients/residents in the activities of daily living including eating, dressing, transferring, toileting, hygiene, grooming, and bathing as per residents’ individual plans of care to meet their needs and expectations
Provides care and services to clients/residents with respect to their senses and communication by encouraging residents to wear individual sensory aids such as glasses, hearing aides, etc.
Provides cognitive, social, emotional, and spiritual support
Provides oral and dental care
Performs other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidate must present with successful completion of a Personal Support Worker from an approved college or private institution meeting the standards established by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, National Association of Career Colleges, as per established provincial requirements
PSW must present with the ability to exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with residents/clients, families, and visitors
All applicants must provided a valid Vulnerable Sector Check
PSW is expected to be up-to-date with all necessary knowledge and skills through growth and development of seminar and workshop involvement/attendance
PSW must demonstrate working experience with the elderly in a health care setting, knowledgeable with respect to their care needs
PSW must present with knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering simple treatment and related bedside care when necessary

Job Types: Part-time, Casual

Salary: $19.68-$22.58 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Class 5 Licence (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Sarnia, ON (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Sarnia, ON: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person