Personal Support Worker

5 days ago

Peterborough, Canada Mimak Care Full time

**Position Overview**:
**Key Responsibilities**:

- Assist clients with daily living activities, including bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting.
- Provide support with mobility, transfers, and ambulation as needed.
- Administer medication according to prescribed instructions.
- Monitor and record vital signs, such as blood pressure, pulse, and temperature.
- Assist with meal preparation, feeding, and ensuring dietary preferences are met.
- Maintain a clean and safe environment for clients, including light housekeeping and laundry duties.
- Engage in meaningful interactions and companionship with clients to promote emotional well-being.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals, families, and caregivers to ensure holistic care.
- Document client care activities accurately and maintain up-to-date records.
- Respond to emergencies or changes in clients' conditions promptly and appropriately.
- Provide respectful and dignified end-of-life care when necessary.
- Adhere to ethical and professional standards in caregiving.

**Qualifications and Skills**:

- Completion of a recognized Personal Support Worker program.
- Valid certification as a Personal Support Worker.
- Vulnerable Sector Check
- Recent TB Test or Chest X-Ray
- First Aid or CPR Certificate
- Previous experience in caregiving or a related field is an asset.
- Empathy, patience, and strong interpersonal skills.
- Physical fitness and ability to perform lifting and mobility tasks.
- Knowledge of infection control and safety protocols.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Flexibility to work varying shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Compassionate attitude and genuine commitment to enhancing clients' quality of life.

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

**Salary**: $21.04-$24.04 per hour

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
- On call

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Peterborough, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Experience**:

- PSW: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- PSW Certification (required)
- school confirmation of certificate authenticity (required)

Work Location: In person

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