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Personal Support Worker in RICHMOND HILL

ComForCare Home Care - North York

Personal Support Worker in RICHMOND HILL

National
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Please note: ComForCare is actively monitoring the progression of the coronavirus, COVID-19, to ensure that we have the most accurate and latest information on the threat of the virus. As you know, this situation is developing rapidly as new cases are identified in our communities and our protocols will be adjusted as needed. We are following updates and procedures from the Governments of Ontario and Canada and the World Health Organization. Our response and plans may adjust according to the recommendations from these organizations.Looking for caregivers to join our home care family at this difficult time to support our clients in their homes.

    ACTIVELY SEEKING CAREGIVERS WHO:

    Ability to commute to Richmond Hill, or live in/around Yonge and Elgin Mills area

    Able to work 4 hours shifts daytime/evening

    Experience in Dementia/Alzheimer’s

    Experience in Post-Stroke Care — an Asset

    Ability to drive and own private vehicle — an Asset

    Able to start immediately — an Asset

    Ability to speak Mandarin — an Asset

    Our clients live in their homes and need help to look after their dependent(s). The care plan will be provided by our registered nurse and our care team will supervise you closely. Your ability to interact in a friendly and caring manner, as well as be responsive to our client’s needs will help you succeed.

    Duties include, but are not limited to:

    Perform duties as per client’s care plan and assist in activities of daily living including personal care, meal preparation, laundry and light housekeeping

    Provide a safe environment for the client to decrease fall risks

    Remind clients to take medication as prescribed

    Monitor for signs of failure/complications and report

    Provide social interaction

    Document activities that occur on each shift

    Practise good ethics and professionalism in all shifts

    Requirements:

    Current PSW certificate or equivalent (foreign trained nurses, nursing students)

    Valid CPR/First Aid Certificate

    Updated immunisation records

    Police Clearance Check/Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Certificate

    Driver’s licence (G2/G) is an asset

    2 professional references

    Experience:

    Personal Support Worker: 1 year (preferred)

    Dementia/Alzheimer’s care: 1 year (preferred)

    Location:

    RICHMOND HILL, ON

    AREA NEAR YONGE AND ELGIN MILLS

    Language:

    PROFICIENT IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE (Required)

    PROFICIENT IN MANDARIN LANGUAGE (Asset)

    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.