Personal Support Worker (Psw)

JLZ Homecare and our wonderful clients are looking for Compassionate, Skilled, and Caring PSWs.

These positions start at casual but can eventually lead to full time positions.

Why Join our Team?

• We offer Free Dementia and Palliative care education both in-person and online.
• We provide Free PPE to keep you and our clients safe.
• We offer a competitive Employee Referral Program (contact us for more info)
• We provide digital onboarding and PAID online training

Responsibilities:

- Ensure client safety at all times

- Provide support and assistance to individuals in their daily activities

- Assist with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, and grooming

- Provide companionship and emotional support to individuals
- Assist with meal preparation and feeding
- Perform light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and safe environment
- Help with mobility and transfers, including heavy lifting if necessary
- Monitor and report any changes in the individual's condition to the appropriate healthcare professionals
- Follow care plans and instructions provided by supervisors

Requirements:

- Must be legally able to work in Canada.

- Personal Support Worker Certificate is required (from a PSW school in Ontario)

- Home Care or Long-Term Care experience is ideal, but not required

- Previous experience with elderly clients is considered an asset.

- Strong problem solving, critical thinking and communication skills are required.

- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

- Compassionate and patient nature to provide emotional support to individuals

- Valid First Aid / CPR Certification is required.

- Cleared Vulnerable Sector Screen (Within the last 2 years)

- Must have reliable transportation methods or a valid Ontario Driver’s license and auto insurance.

- Willingness to undergo any necessary training or certifications required for the position

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, qualifications, or requirements. The employer reserves the right to make changes to the job description as needed.

Job Type: Casual

Salary: From $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)

Experience:

• PSW: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• CPR Certification (preferred)
• First Aid Certification (preferred)

Work Location: On the road