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Looking for caregivers to join our home care family at this difficult time to support our clients in their homes.
At ComForCare Home Care we value our caregivers like family. We celebrate success and have fun! Our focus is to help our clients and employees live their best life possible.
We invite you to become part of our team! We have open positions and are looking for the very best to support clients in their homes. Whether you are looking to get started in a home care career or are an experienced aide, we have something for you.
Shifts are available throughout the Halton region and surrounding area. We will consider your availability and preferred locations when setting up your schedule.
We provide caregivers competitive pay, training and benefits, we offer bonuses as well as opportunities for advancement. Orientations happen each week.
Job Summary:
The Personal Support Worker provides clients various personal care and homemaker/companion services in accordance with an established plan of care so that they can remain in their residence.
Essential Functions:
Personal Care
Provide assistance with: bathing, dressing, grooming, nail /skin care, back care, foot care, shampoo, oral hygiene, ambulation, transfers, range of motion exercise, safe use of equipment and assisstive devices (wheelchair, walker, crutches, cane), change of position, with toileting, commode, incontinent care, meal planning, preparation, and assistance with feeding
Companion/Sitter/Household Management
Provide companionship and respite services for family
Perform homemaking activities which include (but are not limited to): vacuuming, dusting, sweeping or mopping floors, doing dishes, changing bed linens, doing laundry and cleaning bathrooms
Medication Services
Assist with medications that the client self-administers
Qualifications/Educational Requirements:
High school graduate or equivalent certificate
Successful completion of a Provincially approved PSW or Home Health Aide course is an asset
Experience as a Caregiver (in homes or facilities) is an asset
Meets passing criteria on PSW skills test
Meets passing criteria on DEARS (Drugs and Ethics) test
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English as needed for the job
Possess a valid driver's license and have use of an insured automobile or access to adequate transportation for the job
This job description is used as a guide only and not inclusive of responsibilities and job duties.
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.