Personal Support Worker - Hamilton, Canada - Living Assistance Services (Burlington/Oakville)
1 week ago
Description
Living Assistance Services has been in business for 23 years.Our vision has been and will remain:
to provide first rate, affordable, safe home care with reliable, conscientious, knowledgeable and kind Personal Support Workers for care recipients and families in need.
Living Assistance Services prides itself on providing highly personal care for those who wish to stay in their own homes, or anywhere else, where assistance is required.
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We are looking for a Caregiver to provide support to a man in Ancaster from 1-3 pm, week days and/or weekends. Must be vaccinated for Covid. Must drive and have own vehicle._
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Works effectively independently as well as in a team
- Demonstrates flexibility, sound judgment and sensitivity in evaluating and responding to client needs
- Able to motivate and promote care recipient participation in social, recreational and educational activities
- A strong commitment to privacy and confidentiality
Requirements:
- PSW Diploma/Certificate
- Vulnerable Sector Police Check issued within one year
- Current First Aid/CPR Certificate
- Driver's Licence
- 3 work references
Responsibilities:
Supporting the individual in all activities of daily living
- Assisting with individual self care activities
- Assisting with activities of the individual supported outside of scheduled hours
- Cooking, dressing and preparing meals is typically done by the person supported themselves or their support aide. However, if assisted in these tasks, we will be sure that the person supported takes full advantage of the opportunity
- Bathing and dressing individuals
- Lighting and keeping cleanliness to a minimum in every individual's residence
- Light housekeeping duties
- Maintaining a pleasant and professional manner when interacting with individuals supported outside of their own.
This includes but is not limited to:
eye contact, smiling, vocalization, body language, etc.
- Other tasks as assigned by Care Team or Management
Job Type:
Part-time
Part-time hours: 14 per week
Salary:
$20.00-$21.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location:
In person
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