Cantonese Speaking Personal Support Worker
7 days ago
**Benefits**:
- Flexible schedule
- Free uniforms
- Opportunity for advancement
Join our compassionate home care team dedicated to providing culturally sensitive care to seniors and individuals in the **Cantonese-speaking community**. As a Cantonese Speaking Personal Support Worker (PSW), you will play a vital role in ensuring our clients maintain their independence, dignity, and quality of life in the comfort of their own homes. **Fluency in Cantonese is a mandatory requirement** to effectively communicate with our clients and understand their cultural needs.
Key Responsibilities
- **Personal Care**: Provide hands-on assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and personal hygiene.
- **Companionship & Communication**: Offer emotional support and companionship, engaging clients in meaningful activities. **Crucially, communicate fluently in Cantonese** to alleviate language barriers and facilitate trust.
- **Household Support**: Perform light housekeeping tasks essential to the client's safety and well-being, such as laundry, tidying, and making beds.
- **Meal Preparation**: Plan and prepare nutritious meals and snacks, often following special dietary requirements and respecting traditional Cantonese/Chinese culinary preferences.
- **Mobility & Transfers**: Assist clients with safe transfers, ambulation, and prescribed exercises, utilizing mobility aids (e.g., walkers, wheelchairs, lifts) as needed.
- **Medication Assistance**: Provide medication reminders and assistance as per the care plan and scope of practice.
- **Documentation**: Accurately observe, report, and document any changes in the client's physical, emotional, or cognitive status to the appropriate supervisor.
- **Errands/Escort**: Accompany clients to appointments (medical, social) and assist with shopping and errands as required.
Qualifications and Skills
Must-Have Requirements
- **Language Fluency**:Must be fluent in Cantonese (verbal and written) and proficient in English.** Understanding of Mandarin is a strong asset.
- **Certification**: Personal Support Worker (PSW) Certificate, Health Care Aide (HCA) Certificate, or an equivalent qualification (e.g., Certified Caregiver, Foreign-Trained Nurse/Nursing Student).
- **Experience**: Proven experience of 1-3 years in a home care, long-term care, or community setting, particularly with geriatric care.
- **Clearance**: Current Vulnerable Sector Check (Criminal Record Check) and proof of up-to-date immunizations (including TB test).
- **First Aid/CPR**: Valid CPR and Standard First Aid Certification.
- **Cultural Competence**: A strong understanding and respect for Chinese and Cantonese culture, traditions, and dietary practices.
Preferred Skills
Experience in dementia, Alzheimer's, or palliative care.
Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle. Familiarity with electronic charting/documentation systems.
Why Join Our Team?
Make a tangible difference in the lives of the local Cantonese-speaking community.
- Flexible scheduling options Competitive wages and benefits package (if applicable). Opportunities for continuing education and professional development.
- Supportive team environment and ongoing clinical supervision.
- Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran._
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