Personal Support Worker (Psw) / Assistant

Nova Staffing is seeking Personal Support Workers and Assistants across Southern Ontario. Please see below for details:

PSW Responsibilities:

- Provide support and assistance to individuals in their homes or assisted living facilities
- Assist with personal care tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing
- Administer medications according to prescribed schedules
- Prepare meals and assist with feeding if necessary
- Assist with light housekeeping duties, including cleaning and organizing
- Provide companionship and engage in activities with clients
- Monitor and report any changes in client's condition or behavior
- Follow care plans and instructions provided by supervisors or as outlined by clients

Qualifications:

*PSW License or experience as a Personal Support assistant/ aid

*Must have First Aid/ CPR certification or be willing to acquire it (may be reimbursed if renewal is required)

- Previous experience in home care or caregiving is a must
- Knowledge of medication administration and senior care practices
- Ability to provide compassionate care to individuals with dementia or other cognitive impairments
- Strong communication skills, verbal, written and listening and ability to work well in a team as well as independently
- Ability to follow instructions and adhere to safety protocols
- Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays if required

Skills:

• Strong organizational skills
• Be able to maintain standards of practice while under pressure
• Be able to adapt to change and be flexible
• Able to work with and understand the needs of various types of clients
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Work independently or as a team member
• Maintain and work within their scope of experience
• Follow policies and procedures to ensure a safe work and home environment
• Excellent listening skills
• Knowledge of using apps on phone
• Understand that weekend work may/will be required
• Have a valid driver’s licence and vehicle insurance
• Possess a PSW certificate or “Life experience”
• Enjoy working with seniors/special needs
• Current CPR/First Aid certificates or willing to obtain it
• Other certificates that will be helpful with the job (nail care, wound care etc.)

Locations: This position encompasses North Huron lake locations including - Goderich, Owen Sound, Walkerton, Hanover, Kincardine, South Hampton, Alliston etc.

Payrate: varies from client to client and location and shift, but generally:

• $21.15/hour for a 4 hour or longer shift
• $26.95/hour for 1 hr - 3.75hr shift
• $350 per 24 hour live in shift
• Overnight shifts: vary but generally $21.15/hour OR a flat rate (depending on other factors). Can be negotiated.

Note: Experience working in a nursing home or similar environment is a plus.

If you are passionate about providing quality care and support to individuals in need, we encourage you to apply for this position.

*Please also note that in some cases, you will be compensated for travel/ mileage costs if travel is more than 20km for you.

Job Type: Fixed term contract

Salary: $21.15-$26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Commuter benefits
• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• supportive care: 3 years (required)

Language:

• English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• First Aid/ CPR Certification (preferred)

Work Location: In person