Personal Support Worker Young Finch and Thornhill Areas

3 days ago

Toronto, ON, Canada Qualicare Full-time
Company Overview
Qualicare Homecare is looking for compassionate, caring, and reliable individuals to join our family as Personal Support Workers/Caregivers. As a Personal Support Worker, you will be part of an amazing team that promotes a culture of recognition, appreciation, respect, leadership, learning, and ongoing support.

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We are looking for a Personal Support Worker in the Young Finch, Thornhill Areas
  • Flexible working hours - select your own shifts
  • Ongoing opportunity with the ability to pick up additional shifts
  • PPE provided (Personal Protective Equipment)
  • Referral bonuses
  • Continuing education programs
Job Summary
The Personal Support Worker/Caregiver is a member of the home care team who works under the supervision of the Care Coordinator and performs various personal care services to meet the client’s needs.

Responsibilities
  • Meal preparation
  • Light housekeeping
  • Accompany clients on outings
  • Shopping and errands
  • Medication reminders
  • Ambulation and transporting clients
  • Provide companionship to clients
  • Ability to follow a care plan
  • Documentation and charting
Qualifications
  • Personal Support Worker Certificate or equivalent (e.g., foreign-trained nurse, nursing student after one year of schooling)
  • Current CPR/First Aid certification
  • Current Police Record Check or Vulnerable Sector Screen, or willingness to obtain one
  • Negative TB skin test or chest x-ray
  • Access to internet and mobile phone
  • Great support and teamwork skills
  • Dementia/Alzheimer's experience
  • Reliable and experienced