Psw/caregiver

**Position Summary**

Please read before applying. THIS POSITON IS ON CALL leading to 30-40h. The PSW/Caregiver assists clients who have difficulty performing basic daily routines. The duties of a caregiver include providing companionship, assisting with personal care, and delivering medication.

The PSW/caregiver provides clients with the highest quality care imaginable. They will develop and stick to a daily care schedule and modify care plans as instructed by medical personnel. Additionally, the caregiver notifies management of any new conditions or requirements that may arise.

A competent PSW/Caregiver possesses exceptional interpersonal skills. They are attentive and devoted to their client, ensuring that the client feels safe and at peace.

**Responsibilities**
- Assist with mobility and safe transfers.
- Assist with activities of daily living, including daily peri-care, oral care, eye care, dressing, grooming, skin care, massaging feet/lower legs to promote circulation and ease pain.
- Set up and take down of bath bench for Assisted Showers.
- Ensure daily medications, vitamins, and other medications are taken as prescribed.
- Plan and prepare meals.
- Monitor the client’s overall condition and document any changes of note.
- Maintain a running list of groceries, cleaning supplies, etc., for purchase.
- Perform light housekeeping duties such as cleaning of kitchen and bathroom (sinks, bathtub, wipe down bathroom tiles after showers, outside of the toilet/ensure the seat is kept clean, floors, fridge, vacuuming around mother’s bedroom).
- Dispose of garbage and recycling appropriately.
- Assist patients with daily walking (am/pm), balancing, and light exercises with a resistance band, or body weight.
- Express any concerns related to the client’s care regarding equipment and home safety, or observations of any health-related issues to be addressed by a medical professional.
- Encourage the client to participate in their preferred social activities such as crosswords, word games, reading, puzzles, story telling, etc., and participate with them.
- Other duties as requested within the scope of the position.

**Qualifications**-Must have a valid drivers license and reliable vehicle

High School Diploma or GED
- CPR/FA, 1 & 2 (within 6-12 months of hire), and CPI certification and/or any mandated certification
- Minimum 2 years of professional or personal experience working as a PSW/caregiver; an equivalent combination may be considered
- Ability to maintain daily notes, health checks, and various forms pertaining to the health and safety
- Vulnerable Sector Check is required
- Current First Aid Training is required
- CPR training is an advantage

**Core Competencies**
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Strong organizational and planning skills
- Ability to build and maintain supportive relationships
- Attentive to detail
- Must have a compassionate and positive attitude in dealing with clients, family managers, and health professionals
- Ability to work one on one and as part of an overall support team

**Working Conditions**
- Working on evenings and/or weekends may be required
- Overtime may be required
- Moderate exposure to bodily wastes and fluids, and infectious diseases
- Ability to sit or stand for long periods
- Ability to work well independently, as well as, in a team environment
- Must follow any safety or infectious disease protocols that are in place

**Job Types**: Part-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: $19.00-$24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 5 - 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care

**Experience**:

- PSW: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person