Companion or Personal Support Worker

7 days ago

Uxbridge ON LP G, Canada Carius Home Care Full time $22,000 - $30,000 per year

WORK CONDITIONS

Carius Home Care –Companion or PSW Job Description

Looking for an Italian -speaking Companion for an Italian senior resident at a local retirement residence in Uxbridge. The role include engaging the client in various activities including conversation in Italian, going for walks, doing art and crafts, etc. Care will be provided at a local retirement residence.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

  • Must speak Italian
  • Accountability
  • Compassionate/Empathetic
  • Adaptability
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Engaging in various activities
  • Planning and Organizing
  • Organizational and Environmental Awareness
  • Problem Solving & Communication
  • Relationship Building/Teamwork

JOB DUTIES

  • Spend time with resident engaging client through conversation, walks, arts/crafts and other engaging activities

JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Does not need to be a certified PSW
  • Must be engaging
  • Ability to listen attentively and to take directions from clients to fulfill Carius mission and values
  • Physical activity including walking, standing, sitting, bending, crouching and kneeling
  • Demonstrates teamwork and ability to work well with others in a team (based on client needs)
  • Ability to adapt to stressful situations and unexpected changes to a client while remaining calm and professional
  • Culturally sensitive with ability to work effectively with diverse populations and interact with others in a respectful manner
  • Good verbal and listening communication skills in Italian are required to seek clarification and follow directions from clients ensuring tasks are performed with accuracy
  • High degree of resourcefulness, initiative and problem-solving skills required to anticipate, identify and overcome problems and constraints
  • Ability to plan and organize work effectively to ensure its completion within the allotted booking times
  • Must be comfortable and capable of using technology including email, scheduling systems (clock in/clock-out, online timesheets) and employee self-service platforms
  • Current CPR and First-Aid certification
  • Provide clear Vulnerable Sector Report

About Carius Home Care

Join an exciting new home care startup focused on making a positive impact on the lives of older adults and their families. Carius Home Care is searching for Personal Support Workers to be apart of a team focused on delivering high quality of care to our clients. We are looking for team members who love a challenge and being rewarded for achieving their goals

Our Mission

Deliver both personal and social care for our older adults enabling them to live longer, meaningful lives at home and provide emotional support for their families that care for them.

Our Vision

We will be the leading home care solution that provides our clients and their families with the highest quality of comprehensive home care planning, personal care, emotional support and proactive healthcare.

Our Values

Our core value is rooted in trust. Trust in our team to deliver a high level of care. Ultimately, building long lasting trust with our clients and families.

Our Team Culture

Creating the perfect team where everyone works well together is our goal. Everyone is on the same footing for contributing and pulling the weight of the company equally. We believe in frequent and open communication between all employees about what's working and what isn't. We value our employees and will reward them for their hard work, engagement and commitment

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $22.00-$23.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Mileage reimbursement

Application question(s):

  • Do you speak Italian?

Education:

  • Secondary School (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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