Personal Support Worker (PSW)

Responsibilities:

• Provide support and assistance to individuals in need of care

• Assist with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and grooming

• Assist with medications as directed by healthcare professionals

• Monitor and record vital signs and report any changes or concerns to the appropriate personnel

• Assist with meal planning, preparation, and feeding

• Provide companionship and engage in meaningful activities with clients

• Maintain a clean and safe environment for clients

• Must be willing to commute throughout the City of Kawartha Lakes including Kirkfield, Lindsay, Coboconk, Minden, Bobcaygeon, Fenelon Falls, Woodville and surrounding areas.

Qualifications:

✅ Successful completion of a recognized PSW or DSW Program, Nursing Student or foreign trained Nurse .

✅ Knowledge of dementia care techniques is a plus.

✅ Ability to perform heavy lifting and physical tasks as required
✅ Familiarity with medication administration protocols
✅ Valid PSW certification or equivalent.
✅ CPR and First Aid certification.
✅ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
✅ Ensure the client's safety needs are met by utilizing equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.
✅ Operate within the boundaries of your own expertise and understanding
✅ Empathy, compassion, and a genuine desire to help others.
✅ Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
✅Vehicle/Valid driver’s license required and must be willing to travel to remote locations
✅ Reliable transportation to travel to clients’ homes.

Please note that this position requires working every other weekend the shifts are Monday to Wednesday and every other Friday 12pm-4pm.

If you are passionate about providing quality care and making a positive impact on the lives of others, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.

Pay: $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program

Application question(s):

• Applicant can commit to working Monday to Wednesday and every other Friday 12pm-4pm?
• Applicant has own vehicle to get to client location?

Work Location: In person