Home Support Worker/ in Home Caregiver - Lower Mainland, Canada - Livepeace 24/7 Seniors Home Care Corp.

Livepeace 24/7 Seniors Home Care Corp.
Livepeace 24/7 Seniors Home Care Corp.
Verified Company
Lower Mainland, Canada

1 week ago

Sophia Lee

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Description

The PSW is a front line position acting as a representative of the compnay and providing the services offered by the company.

The PSW duties are not limited to those listed as the position has a wide scope of duties at times dependent on the client and always under the auspices of the company.

The PSW will mostly work independently of co-workers or supervisors and therefore must balance good judgement and initiative along with the policies of the company.

It should be noted that emphasis is for the PSW to involve the client in the care program to help provide the client with the basic standards of healthy living as follows:

  • Physical Activity
  • Mental Stimulation
  • Personal Contact
  • Independence
  • Nutrition
  • Relaxation
  • Humour
  • Dignity

Duties:

The following list of duties is a guideline of possible duties to be performed independently or as a group of duties in the course of working with the client.

The PSW duties are not limited to those listed.


Companionship
Providing customers with a strong sense of self-esteem and independence. Taking a genuine interest in the client, their life and their environment will help create true sense of companionship.

Whether it is playing a favourite board game or card game, reading, taking a stroll or visiting with friends and neighbours, companionship provides the depth of our services.


Housekeeping, Laundry


The PSW will provide dusting, washing hardwood and flooring, vacuuming carpets and furniture, changing bedding, scrubbing the bathroom; pre-washing, washing, drying, ironing and folding laundry; defrosting refrigerators/freezers; cleaning ovens/stoves and china cabinets; caring for house plants; taking out garbage and general tidying of living spaces as required or requested.

It also includes caring for pets including grooming, feeding, exercising, walking, playing, cleaning up after the pet.


Personal Care


This including assisting with grooming needs such as hair care, shaving, cleaning teeth/dentures; supervising or assisting with tub baths, showers, sponge baths, and bed baths; assisting with dressing and undressing; assisting with mobilization activities including turning, transferring, exercising, and walking; assisting with toilet and/or commode needs; assisting with eating or feeding; monitoring vital signs such as blood pressures, pulse and respiration.

It also includes remindingthe client to take their prescription medications.

It does not include cutting of toenails or fingernails, changing dressings, or administering medications unless specifically delegated by the supervising nurse.


Kitchen Work


Grocery shopping, preparing menus and meals, cooking, baking, serving, assisting with eating, washing and drying dishes and general tidying up is included.


Transportation and Escort


A PSW may drive their car and transport a client to an appointment or errand if the PSW has written authorization from the company to do so.

The PSW may also escort the client to appointments or errands providing a helping hand or shoulder to lean on.


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

Part-time hours: 40 per week


Salary:
$17.00-$19.00 per hour


Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift
  • 12 hour shift
  • 4 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Night shift
  • On call

Supplemental pay types:

  • Commission pay

COVID-19 considerations:
Covid-19 vaccination record required upon hiring.


Work Location:
One location
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