Rural Home Care is seeking a Personal Support Workers and Assistant across Southern Ontario. Please see below for details:

SKILLS:

• Strong organizational skills
• Be able to maintain standards of practice while under pressure
• Be able to adapt to change and be flexible
• Able to work with and understand the needs of various types of clients
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Work independently or as a team member
• Maintain and work within their scope of experience
• Follow policies and procedures to ensure a safe work and home environment
• Excellent listening skills
• Knowledge of using apps on phone
• Understand that weekend work may/will be required
• Have a valid driver’s licence and vehicle insurance
• Possess a PSW certificate or “Life experience”
• Enjoy working with seniors/special needs
• Current CPR/First Aid certificates or willing to obtain it
• Other certificates that will be helpful with the job (nail care, wound care etc.)
  Locations: Walkerton, Hanover, Kincardine, Meaford

Payrate: varies from client to client and location and shift, but generally:

• $21.15/hour for a 4 hour or longer shift
• $26.95/hour for 1 hr - 3.75hr shift

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)
• PSW Certificate or Certificate in Health Care area

Experience:

• supportive care: 2 years

Language:

• fluent English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• First Aid/ CPR Certification (preferred)

Work Location: In person
Shift: days/ nights/ evenings
If you are passionate about providing quality care and support to individuals in need, we encourage you to apply for this position.
*Please also note that in some cases, you will be compensated for travel/ mileage costs if travel is more than 20km for you.
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Pay: $21.15-$26.95 per hour

Benefits:

• Commuter benefits
• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking

Application question(s):

• What is your work authorization status: study permit? work permit? PR/ Citizen?
• Which city or town do you live in please state? Also state how you commute?
• Are you willing to work a NIGHT SHIFT? If not, which shift are you willing to work?

Experience:

• supportive care: 2 years (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• First Aid/ CPR Certification (preferred)
• PSW Certificate (required)
• Class G Licence (required)

Work Location: In perso

• Provide support and assistance to individuals in their homes or assisted living facilities
• Assist with personal care tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing
• Facilitate medications according to prescribed schedules
• Prepare meals and assist with feeding if necessary
• Assist with light housekeeping duties, including cleaning and organizing
• Provide companionship and engage in activities with clients
• Monitor and report any changes in client’s condition or behavior
• Follow care plans and instructions provided by supervisors or as outlined by clients
  Qualifications:
  *PSW License or experience as a personal support assistant/ aid
  *Must have First Aid/ CPR certification or be willing to acquire it
• Previous experience in home care or caregiving is a must
• Knowledge of medication administration and senior care practices
• Ability to provide compassionate care to individuals with dementia or other cognitive impairments
• Strong communication skills, verbal, written and listening and ability to work well in a team as well as independently
• Ability to follow instructions and adhere to safety protocols
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays if required