Personal Support Worker (PSW)

Calling all Nurses, International Nurses, PSWs, Nursing, or PSW Students! We have hours, hours, hours! There is a ton of opportunity for hours, experience, and growth opportunities in working with us. We have many clients with different needs who need our help!

Home Instead is looking for caring and compassionate individuals to become a part of our growing team and join our mission of enhancing the lives of aging adults throughout our community. Home Instead provides a variety of non-medical services that allow seniors to meet the challenges of aging with dignity, care, and compassion.

We are looking for people who can provide an ongoing commitment. The hours of work can include a variety of hours such as days, nights, evenings, weekends, and holidays to service clients in the Etobicoke and East Mississauga areas.

As a Home Instead Employee, you receive:

Job Training - Initial and ongoing training is provided, including specialized training opportunities
Work Close to Home - Serve seniors in your community
Social Environment - CAREGiving gives you the opportunity to meet new people and develop meaningful relationships
Personal Satisfaction - Your job will make a difference in someone's life
Growth Opportunities - grow your CAREGiving career in many avenues such as trainer, lead CAREGiver, etc

Essential Job Functions:

Providing 1:1 care assistance to each client individually or in a team setting with another CG
Assist in 2-person transfers using mechanical lifts or 1-person assists
Provide medication reminders
Support clients in completing all Activities of Daily Living such as toileting, bathing, dressing, feeding, and ambulation assistance
Assist in palliative support as needed
Expected to maintain communication regarding all client care needs and changes and make appropriate reports
May be required to assist in Instrumental Activities of Daily Living such as laundry, changing linens, warming up meals, etc.

Requirements of the Position:

Must be willing to travel to East Mississauga
Have a vehicle with valid auto insurance an asset
Must be a certified PSW or International Nurse
Experience with 2-person transfers asset - training will be provided as needed
Experience with palliative care - asset
Experience changing with bed-bound clients,
Experience with all forms of personal care
Must be a team player and willing to work with other Home Instead CGs
Experience with Alzheimer's, Dementia, Parkinson's, MS, and Diabetes is an asset
Must be comfortable with pets and/or smoking
Must be able to provide availability that will allow an ongoing commitment

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent, Casual

Salary: $17.00-$19.50 per hour

Benefits:
Dental care
Extended health care
Schedule:
4 hour shift
8 hour shift
Day shift
Evening shift
Every Weekend
Holidays
Monday to Friday
Morning shift
Weekend availability

Application question(s):
Are you willing to commute to the east Mississauga area?

Licence/Certification:
PSW certificate or International Nursing Degree (required)
Drivers License with access to a vehicle (preferred)

Work Location: One location