Are you a warm-hearted individual that can act as a companion for seniors living at home?

North Toronto, North York, Don Mills & Lawrence areas

SEEKING CAREGIVERS (10 Positions) WHO ARE WILLING TO WORK FLOOR DUTY IN LTC'S (NORTH YORK & SCARBOROUGH)

Seeking compassionate, caring, and reliable caregivers/PSW to work four hour shifts (minimum) to twelve hour shifts. The clients we serve tend to be educated and accomplished individuals living at home or retirement communities. Our care plans are developed by a Registered Nurse, and you will be closely supervised by our care team. Your ability to interact with a friendly, caring demeanor, and be responsive to our clients’ needs will help you succeed.

Experience:

Personal Support Worker: 1-3 years

Dementia, Alzheimer's care:1-2 year (preferred)

Duties include, but are not limited to:

Provide social interaction

Engage in recreation activities, such as crafts and computer Apps like Mind Mate

Assist with day-to-day activities such as light housekeeping, meals, and laundry

Accompany clients to doctor appointments

Remind clients to take medication as prescribed

Document activities that occur on each shift

Provide care for clients living with Alzheimer’s/Dementia

Practice safe transferring and ambulating when assisting our clients

Monitors for signs of failure/complications and report to our Nursing Team

Provide a safe environment for our clients to decrease fall risks

Work alongside other PSW staffed by our team and/or staffed by retirement communities

Understand the roles and responsibilities of a PSW

Understand Senior’s Bill of Rights for Retirement Communities and Home Care Agencies

Practice good ethics and professionalism in all shifts

Attend mandatory orientation and training seminars provided by ComForCare North York

Requirements:

PSW certificate

CPR/First Aid

Police Clearance for Vulnerable Sector

2 Professional References

Eligible to work in Canada with no restrictions

Assets:

Crisis Prevention and Intervention Certificate

Food Handler’s Certificate

Experience in Retirement Communities, and Long-term Care Facilities

Driver’s License (G2/G) and available vehicle

Availabilities for weekend care, and overnight

Job Type:

Part-time, Casual

ComForCare North York is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by the law.

By selecting the positions below, you acknowledge that you are applying for employment with an independently owned and operated ComForCare franchisee, a separate company and employer from ComForCare and any of its affiliates or subsidiaries. You understand that each independent franchisee is solely responsible for all decisions relating to employment including (and without limitation to) hiring and termination, and ComForCare does not accept, review or store my application. Any questions about your application or the hiring process must be directed to the locally owned and operated ComForCare franchisee.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran.