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Personal Support Worker/ Caregiver

Employer
Home Care Assistance GTA West, Waterloo & Guelph
Location
Toronto, Ontario
Closing date
Jun 1, 2023

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Discipline
Personal Support Worker
Work Setting
Home Care
Hours
Full-time
TheKey formerly Home Care Assistance is looking for caring and compassionate individuals to become a part of our team and join our mission of Changing the Way the World Ages.

We are currently hiring PSW's (a.k.a. Caregivers) who have good interpersonal skills and a good command of the Mandarin language. The ideal candidate should be one who can provide mental and social stimulation to our mostly elderly or senior clients, in addition, to be able to fulfil technical PSW / Caregiver duties. Immediate opportunities are available for long-term clients with steady, predictable deployment schedules.

AVAILABILITY: 20-40 hrs per week (MON to FRI) and alternate weekends

Job Description: PSWs in Toronto region whose main responsibilities will contribute to managing activities of daily living (ADLs) and maintain the autonomy of clients. Applicants of interest will work primarily with the elderly in autonomous, semi-autonomous and total care conditions.

Main responsibilities:
  • Able to communicate in Mandarin.
  • Communicating directly with our care management team and nurse at the head office.
  • Providing basic care relating to clients' ADLs and IADL's
  • Assistance with bathing, toileting, and dressing
  • Assisting with walking, exercise, and mobility
  • Giving status updates and feedback to the family
  • Medication reminders

Requirements and working conditions: Valid First Aid / CPR certification
  • Good knowledge (spoken and written) in English and Mandarin
  • Dynamic, punctual, reliable, optimistic, courteous and proactive
  • Must have passion and experience caring for the elderly
  • Clear Criminal Reference Check
  • Proof of eligibility to work in Canada
  • Minimum 2 professional references

Working conditions: Position: Mon-Fri 0930-0230; Status: Part time

Personal one-on-one care with the client(s)At TheKey formerly Home Care Assistance Toronto you can expect: Competitive wages with frequent opportunities for raises Ongoing training that can help you grow professionally and personally
  • A supportive, caring work environment
  • The opportunity to work one-on-one with seniors and truly make a difference in their lives
  • A wonderful work culture where Personal Support Workers are highly valued and appreciated

All placements are non-medical; The qualified candidate will be contacted via email or phone.

Job Types: Part-time

Part-time hours: 20 per week

Salary: $18.50-$22.00/hr per hour

Flexible Language Requirement:

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Toronto, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)


Experience:

  • PSW: 1 year (preferred)


Language:

  • Mandarin (preferred)


Shift availability:

  • Day Shift (preferred)


Work Location: In person

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