Job Description

Position Overview

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Italian-speaking Personal Support Worker (PSW) to join our team. In this role, you will provide high-quality care and support to individuals in various settings, including long-term care homes, retirement communities, and private homes. The ideal candidate will be committed to enhancing the quality of life for clients through physical, emotional, and social support.

Responsibilities

? Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.

? Support clients with mobility, including transferring and positioning.

? Provider companionship and emotional support to clients.

? Assist with meal preparation and feeding when necessary.

? Use judgment in carrying out instructions and recognize the need to seek supervisory assistance.

? Communicate and report all observations or concerns to the appropriate individual (as

necessary).

? Keep all patient information confidential.

? May require traveling from patient to patient completing several home visits per day.

What You Bring

? A passion for helping others and making a positive impact in their lives.

? Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

? Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

? Excellent time management and organizational skills.

? A commitment to maintaining client dignity, privacy and safety.

? Ability to work every other weekend (if needed).

? Experience working with seniors and/or children (an asset).

? Ability to pass or satisfy a Criminal Background screening upon hire.

? Valid driver license and access to a vehicle (an asset).

Must meet one of the following criteria:

? Graduate from a Personal Support Worker program which has been delivered by: Post-secondary institution registered with the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities; Board of Education; Not-for-Profit Organization.

? Graduate from a RN, RPN, or Practical Nurse program (domestic or international).

Qualifications

? Valid Vulnerable Sector Check (within 1 year) that is clear of any criminal history or record of the candidate

? Minimum of 2 COVID-19 vaccination doses

? Valid TB skin test or chest x-ray (within 1 year)

? Current CPR level C or BLS (valid within 1 year of issue date) and First Aid Certificate (valid within 3 years of issue date)

? Must be at least 18 years of age

? Proficient verbal and written English communication skills

? Ability to speak a second language is considered an asset

? Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Experience

? Support Worker: 1 year (preferred)

? Italian-speaking

Licence/Certification

? Personal Support Worker Certificate (required)

? CPR Certification (required)

? First Aid Certification (required)

Job Types: Part-time, Casual

Pay: $19.00-$22.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule
Schedule:

Day shift Evening shift Monday to Friday Morning shift Night shift Weekends as needed
Education:

AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)
Language:

Italian (required)
Licence/Certification:

PSW Certificate (required) CPR Certification (required) TB Test? (required)
Work Location: In person