Personal Support Worker

20 hours ago

ottawa, on, Canada Mimak Care Corporation Full-time

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Responsibilities

  • Assist clients with 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.
  • 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: Casual

Schedule:

  • 12 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Night shift

Experience:

  • PSW: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

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

Work Location: Ottawa and surrounding areas