Personal Support Worker (PSW)

About Compass Homecare
Compass Homecare has been a trusted home care provider in the community since 2011, hiring Personal Support Workers, Nurses and coordinators. Work with a company that truly wants to make a difference in the lives of its staff, clients, patients and the families that it serves.

Benefits of Working for Compass Homecare

As an employer, one of our goals is to maximize our employee's schedule and fill their availability with meaningful, and regular shifts with clients that their experience to eliminate the need for multiple jobs, with multiple companies. Ongoing shifts with the same clients allow our caregivers and clients to build close relationships with one another and increase the effectiveness of the care being provided.

• Competitive wages, including wage enhancements where applicable
• Minimum shifts
• Flexible hours with minimum of 4-12hrs shifts
• Overnight shifts
• Referral bonuses
• Continuing education programs

Job Summary

Our Personal Support Workers (PSW's) report to the Client Services Coordinator and are expected to deliver a high standard of care that allows our clients and patients to remain safe and comfortable in their own home environment. The services provided will be detailed in the personalized care plan. Compass Homecare is currently recruiting for Personal Support Workers (PSW's) in Markham and Scarborough area.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients and patients with personal care, activities of daily living, meal preparation, light housekeeping and light laundry.
• Accompany clients on outings, appointments, shopping, errands where applicable.
• Provide companionship to clients and patients
• Respite for families
• Daily documentation and charting in electronic chart

Qualifications

• Able to proficiently communicate in English (verbal and written)
• Ability to speak other languages is considered an asset
• Ability to travel to and from clients by transit or by car
• Personal Support Worker Certificate or equivalent (HCA, RPN, RN, foreign-trained healthcare professional)
• Previous experience working as a PSW is an asset
• Access to internet/mobile phone
• Negative TB skin test or chest x-ray
• Current CPR and First Aid Certificate
• Vulnerable Sector Screen or recent Police Clearance Certificate

We will only hire employees who can provide proof of full vaccination to Covid-19

Thank you for applying to Compass Homecare. Only those selected to proceed further in the process will be contacted.