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About Compass Homecare
Compass Homecare is a premium, top-trusted homecare service provided by highly qualified caregivers. We offer guided homecare solutions rooted in respect, dignity, and compassion, focusing on understanding the needs of our clients for the best possible care. Our team of caregivers is highly trained across multiple disciplines, with care managers experienced in delivering support during difficult times. After over a decade of providing top-quality care across the GTA, Compass Homecare has grown into the premium homecare provider it is today.

Benefits of Working for Compass Homecare
We aim to maximize our employees' schedules by filling their availability with meaningful and regular shifts, allowing caregivers to build close relationships with clients and increase the effectiveness of care.

• Competitive wages, including wage enhancements where applicable
• Flexible hours with a minimum of 4-12 hour shifts
• Overnight shifts
• Continuing education programs

Job Summary
Our Personal Support Workers (PSWs) report to the Client Services Coordinator and are expected to deliver a high standard of care, allowing our clients and patients to remain safe and comfortable in their home environment. The services provided will be detailed in the personalized care plan. Compass Homecare is currently recruiting for Personal Support Workers (PSWs) for overnight shifts in York Region.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients and patients with personal care, activities of daily living, meal preparation, light housekeeping, and light laundry.
• Accompany clients on outings, appointments, shopping, and errands where applicable.
• Provide companionship to clients and patients.
• Offer respite for families.
• Daily documentation and charting in electronic chart.

Qualifications

• Able to proficiently communicate in English (verbal and written).
• Ability to speak other languages is considered an asset.
• Ability to travel to and from clients by transit or by car.
• Personal Support Worker Certificate or equivalent (RPN, RN, foreign-trained healthcare professional).
• Previous experience working as a PSW is an asset.
• Access to internet/mobile phone.
• Negative TB skin test or chest x-ray.
• Current CPR and First Aid Certificate.
• Vulnerable Sector Screen or recent Police Clearance Certificate.

Compass Homecare requires all employees to provide proof of full vaccination for Covid-19.

Compass Homecare welcomes and encourages applicants from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process.

We thank you for applying to Compass Homecare; only those selected will be contacted.