Personal Caregiver

Bayshore is growing and we are seeking a **Personal Caregive**r **to assist with last-minute shifts. This is a** Guaranteed Hours (60 hours/bi-weekly)** **position, for a 3-month contract position (with the possibility of extension).

As a trusted partner, Bayshore is working to respond and provide much needed services to its clients and communities across Canada. As a Personal Caregiver, we offer you the chance to make a difference and do meaningful work within the settings and schedules that match your needs and interests.

At Bayshore, you create special moments for clients every day. If your calling is to “be the difference” by providing outstanding care, then a Health Care Career with Bayshore is the Perfect Fit for YOU

**The Work You Will Do**
As a Personal Caregiver, you will help clients to live safely in their own home by providing high-quality one on one assistance with tasks such as: escorting clients to appointments, running errands (i.e. pick up groceries or medication), providing companionship, light housekeeping (i.e. vacuum, sweep, laundry), meal preparation, medication reminders, outings (Walk), provide personal care, grooming and dressing, through to end of life care. Client needs are varied, and you should be comfortable working with complex diagnosis and cognitive impairments.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Ensures that the emotional, spiritual, physical comfort and safety of clients are met to the greatest possible extent
- Perform specialized, client specific procedures for which recognized training and current competency can be demonstrated
- Observe and document client conditions according to company standards; report unusual events or changes in the client’s condition to the immediate Supervisor or to the Office
- Understands and implements infection prevention practices.
- Participate in ongoing internal and/or external continuing education activities
- Adhere to Bayshore Policies and Procedures.
- Participate in quality activities and continuous improvement initiatives in keeping with the company's Quality Management System
- Participates in proactive Health & Safety activities while performing all duties. Is responsible to notify immediate Supervisor of any Health & Safety risks or concerns.
- Maintains confidentiality of client and corporate information and discusses same only with appropriate Bayshore personnel
- Complete other tasks as requested

Personal Support Worker (PSW) or Health Care Aide (HCA) Certificate is required.

**Why Bayshore?**
Bayshore strives to take good care of you - while you take care of others:
- **Feel rewarded for doing what you love** - Do you want to make a difference and get back to the fundamentals of caring? We will empower you to do work you are passionate about with autonomy and support from experienced colleagues and supervisors. We offer competitive pay and comprehensive company-sponsored benefits for you and your family
- **Chart your path** - Take charge of your day and manage what’s important to you. We offer work flexibility designed to empower you. As a Caregiver with Bayshore, choose the number of hours you want to work and a schedule that compliments your lifestyle
- **Shape the wellbeing of your clients & communities** - Take control and use your experience to create special moments for your clients and help us build better communities
- **Realize your full potential** - We are committed to helping you realize the future you desire and we achieve this through a wide variety of work options, continuous learning, and access to healthcare experts
- **Work in a safe and healthy work environment** - We take health & safety seriously. We provide personal protective equipment (PPE), relevant training in line with evolving health guidelines, and daily infection prevention screening of clients and workers to help prevent exposures to COVID-19

**Qualifications**

**Who You Are**
- You have a desire to help improve the lives of those in your community
- You are dedicated to providing high-quality care services to clients and you have knowledge of practices for community care
- You have a reliable mode of transportation
- You have a clear Vulnerable Sector Check or are willing to get one
- You are seeking a Personal Care role, you have completed a formal, accredited caregiver training program and/or a combination of equivalent education and experience

Bayshore is committed to a high quality and safe environment for both our staff and clients/patients. Dependent upon Provincial government regulations, and the position being applied for, new hires may be required to provide proof of vaccination against illnesses such as COVID-19, Hepatitis, Seasonal Flu etc. Please speak with the recruiter for Provincial and/or position specific requirements. Medical exemptions or any other kinds of requested exemptions based upon Human Rights Code will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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