PSW/CareGiver

About you
You are an experienced Personal Support Worker with a desire to make a real difference in the lives of our clients and their families. You are an individual that is passionate about providing care for the most vulnerable people in our communities.

At Stay at Home Nursing we believe homecare should be foundational to healthcare, and the role of the Personal Support Worker is the heart of this. To create comprehensive healthcare at home requires an evolution in the industry to recognize the critical role of the PSW in our healthcare and help transform it from a transient gig to a respected profession. We are looking for individuals who want to help be part of this change.

Your role will be to help our clients remain in their homes while dealing with chronic conditions, aging gracefully, or dealing with medical recovery, assisting them with any aspects of their activities of daily living that is challenging for them.

We understand this crucial role of homecare in our healthcare system, but also that it only really works if there is stability, career progression, personal growth and learning for caregivers. We offer our PSW’s that are working an average of 30 hours a week or more:

• Comprehensive medical benefits for you and your family
• Optional RRSP contributions from salary with up to 50% contribution by Stay at Home Nursing (to a specified maximum)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• A financial reward program offered for exemplary employees
• Wage progression linked to education and certifications you might earn/ invest in your future as a PSW and we will invest in you
• Opportunities to advance your career in a rapidly growing leading home care company

At Stay at Home Nursing, we are aware of the deep connection to our home, as well as its crucial role in a truly comprehensive healthcare experience. We are not only building a team and company to deliver on this promise but are passionate about being part of the bigger change…about making a difference in individuals’ lives, but also helping drive change at scale, to make comprehensive health at home a reality.

Come join us. Make a difference. Be part of the home team.

Responsibilities & Primary Duties

• Provide personal care such as bathing, oral hygiene and toileting; helping with dressing, grooming
• Able to assist clients with standing, walking, sitting and rolling in bed
• Perform manual (1 person assist) and/or operate mechanical lifts (Hoyer, Nolan, Arjo, Medi-stand, etc.)
• Provides cognitive, social and/or emotional support to the client.
• Provide companionship and conversation
• Meal preparation, healthy, nutritious meals
• Elderly care and persons with disabilities

Secondary Duties

• Housekeeping duties which could include the following duties: cleaning bathrooms (including toilets and tubs/shower stalls), vacuuming, washing floors, windows, dusting, kitchen surfaces, watering plants, pet care (water and feed), washing dishes before and after meal prep.
• Provide travel assistance with private clients (drive in your vehicle or client’s vehicle)

Qualifications and Skills

• Personal Support Worker Certificate or approved equivalent is preferred
• A solid knowledge of the principles, practices and methods of community healthcare and the delivery of personal care service to clients
• Currently enrolled or graduate from nursing program is preferred
• Life skills (for example caring for a loved one) are applicable
• Valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle
• Be available to work every other weekend and minimum one evening shift a week overnights.
• Demonstrated ability to follow English written and verbal instructions as related to client care
• First Aid & CPR certificate

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Casual

Pay: From $20.50 per hour

Additional pay:

• Overtime pay

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Every Weekend
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

• Do you own a Car and will be able to drive? (Required)
• Are you available on weekends? (Required Every Weekend or Every Other Weekend, and minimum of one evening per week)

Education:

• AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)

Experience:

• PSW/Nursing: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• First Aid & CPR certificate (preferred)
• Canadian Driving Licence (required)
• PSW certificate (preferred)