Personal Support Worker
6 days ago
**Posting date**: 06 December 2024
**Closing date**: Applications accepted ongoing
**Salary**: $20 to $30 per hour (to be discussed further)
**Tenure**: Full-time, Permanent
**Location**: Parry Sound, Ontario
**Job Overview**
As a Personal Support Worker (PSW), you will be working with individuals and assisting with providing care, companionship services, and overall health and wellness support to them. This could include meal preparation, transportation services, health services, and more as needed by the individual. Working as a PSW with Harmony Homecare, you will provide people with the best of service that continues them to live at home while maintaining their freedom and dignity.
**Overview**
Languages
- English, French (optional)
Education/Credentials
- Ontario College Certificate of 2 year or more in personal support ara, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years or a program equivalent
- CPR Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
Experience Level
- Minimum of 2 years
Work Setting
- Clients home for long periods of time
- Staying overnight with the client as needed from 10pm to 10am (your own room and space is provided - premium pay is given for this)
- Urban areas/Rural areas
- Travel may be required with client(s)
- Willing to travel within the Parry Sound Region with the client
**Responsibilities**
Tasks
- Administer bedside and personal care
- Administer medications
- Assist clients in water (i.e. pool)
- Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
- Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
- Assume full responsibility for the household (in the absence of the householder)
- Change non-sterile dressings
- Collect specimens
- Launder clothing and household linens
- Mend clothing and linens
- Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
- Provide companionship
- Provide personal care
- Shop for food and household supplies
- Prepare and serve nutritious meals
- Cook
**Additional Information**
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check
- Reference(s) required
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Fast-paced environment
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Repetitive tasks
- Sitting
- Standing for extended periods
- Walking
- Work under pressure
Weight Handling
- Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
Personal Suitability
- Punctuality
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Patience
- Honesty
**About the Organization**
Harmony Homecare is a leading provider of senior home care services in the National Capital Region and beyond. We are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for seniors by providing personalized and compassionate care. Our team of experienced caregivers is committed to delivering exceptional services that promote independence, safety, and well-being. With Harmony Homecare, you can have peace of mind knowing that your loved ones are in capable and caring hands.
**How to Apply**
To apply, please send a statement of interest with your CV and/or cover letter through the job posting site where you see this job.
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $20.00-$30.00 per hour
**Benefits**:
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
Flexible language requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
**Education**:
- Secondary School (preferred)
**Experience**:
- homecare: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
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