Personal Support Worker

**At FirstLight Home Care, a leading home care agency, the genuine health and well-being of others is our greatest concern. We vow to provide first-class personal service for our clients so that they may enjoy warmth, independence and relaxed comfort in their own home or any setting.**

**FirstLight Home is built on a solid foundation of core values and dedication to client happiness, peace of mind, and quality of life that supports our Culture of Care—our commitment to service excellence, personal growth, and accountability.**

**At FirstLight Home Care, you get to do something that matters. Something that makes a real difference.**

**FirstLight Home Care hires top Healthcare Professionals who have integrity, a great capacity for compassion and empathy, and who value a rewarding career. We look for individuals who can help make everyday activities easier for our clients, and who have a genuine desire to enrich the lives of others and make the world a better place**

**FirstLight Canada provides comprehensive caregiver training, flexible schedules and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others**

**Responsibilities**:

- Assist patients with activities of daily living, including meal preparation, light housekeeping, laundry, and respite
- Assess the environment for safety during each patient visit
- Treat patients with compassion and respect
- Provide companionship and support the well-being of patients
- Assist with personal hygiene care including showering and bathing
- Use judgment in carrying out instructions and recognize the need to seek supervisory assistance
- Communicate and report all observations or concerns to the appropriate individual (as necessary)
- Keep all patient information confidential

**What you bring**:

- Compassion and listening skills
- Passion for making a difference in your community
- Willingness to visit patient’s residences within a designated area
- Ability to work every other weekend if needed
- Experience working with seniors is an asset
- Ability to pass or satisfy a Criminal Background screening upon hire
- Previous experience performing personal hygiene care is an asset but not necessary
- Valid driver license and access to a vehicle is an asset

**Must meet one of the following criteria**:

- Graduate from a Personal Support Worker program which has been delivered by: Post-secondary institution registered with the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities; Board of Education; Not-for-Profit Organization, or;
- Graduate from a RN, RPN, or Practical Nurse program (domestic or international)

**Qualifications**:

- Minimum of 2 COVID-19 vaccination doses
- Valid TB skin test or chest x-ray (within 1 year)
- Current CPR level C or BLS (valid within 1 year of issue date) and First Aid Certificate (valid within 3 years of issue date)
- Proficient verbal and written English communication skills
- Ability to speak a second language is considered an asset
- A valid driver's license and reliable vehicle is considered an asset

**Experience**:

- Support Work: 1 year (preferred)

**Licence/Certification**:

- Personal Support Worker Certificate (required)
- CPR Certification (required)
- First Aid Certification (required)

**Shift Availability**:

- Day Shift Weekdays
- Day Shift Weekends

**Job Types**
- Part-time, Casual

**Salary**:
$18.00-$21.00 per hour

**Job Types**: Part-time, Casual

**Salary**: $18.00-$21.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Every Weekend
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- On call

Work Location: On the road