Personal Support Worker (PSW) - Cornwall, Ontario / Ottawa, ON - Living Wage Employer.

Job summary

Assist clients with daily living activities, personal hygiene, dressing, meals, mobility, exercise, and daily routines, while providing emotional and social support. Perform routine health-related and light housekeeping tasks as needed, and report changes in clients’ health or safety risks to a supervisor.

Job details

Description du poste : Company Name: Mom's PSW Corporation https://momspsw.com Job Title: Personal Support Worker - Monday to Sunday shifts Reports To: Mouminatou Kante, CEO Company Summary: Mom's PSW uplifts seniors with quality care and empower caregivers — We foster a team of dedicated caregivers who bring warmth, consistency, and professionalism to every home. At Mom's PSW, you’ll be able to: ✓ Build meaningful relationships with the people you support ✓ Work with a leader who understands caregiving firsthand ✓ Be part of a small, close-knit team that shares your values ✓ Receive fair compensation for meaningful work ✓ Enjoy flexible scheduling ✓ Support seniors in English and/or French Role Summary: A Personal Support Worker (PSW) is a vital contributor to the healthcare system, dedicated to providing compassionate care for individuals who are elderly, living with chronic illnesses, or managing disabilities. Their role encompasses not only assisting with daily living activities but also offering emotional and social support, fostering a holistic approach to enhancing the well-being and quality of life of those they serve. Key Responsibilities: o Assist client with activities of daily living, hygiene, hair care, dressing, assist with meals and feed or feeding clients. o Assist client with personal care, shower, exercise, socialization. o Assist client with morning, afternoon and/or evening (bedtime) routines o Administer bedside and personal care to clients such as aid in ambulation, personal hygiene, and dressing and undressing. o May perform routine health-related duties such as wound care, changing dressings, and assisting in the supervision/administration of medications. o May perform light routine housekeeping duties such as washing dishes & making beds. o Report any changes in health condition, or safety risks to immediate supervisor. Key Competencies: o Availability to work week days and weekends. o Experience supporting client with limited mobility. o Comfortable working in an environment with pets. o Proven ability to be friendly and not overly sensitive. o Demonstrated ability to work with patients with dementia or cognitive impairments. o Demonstrated knowledge and practice of good body mechanics. o Good listening skills. o Ability to understand, interpret and carry out written or verbal instructions. o Proven ability to work with minimal supervision. o Demonstrated commitment to patient safety. o Demonstrated regular, punctual attendance. o Functional proficiency in English & French (oral and written). o Cultural education and experience. o Able to stand, bend, squat, kneel and reach freely; able to freely lift up to 35 pounds. o Ability to travel if needed. Education: · Graduate of a Personal Support Worker Program from a Community College. · Job Type: Part-time/ Full-time/Casual/On-demand/Last-minute. · Work Location: In person

What you’ll do

Assist clients with daily living activities, personal hygiene, dressing, meals, mobility, exercise, and daily routines, while providing emotional and social support. Perform routine health-related and light housekeeping tasks as needed, and report changes in clients’ health or safety risks to a supervisor.

Requirements

A graduate of a community college Personal Support Worker program is required. Candidates should be able to support clients with limited mobility or dementia, communicate in English and French, work independently and reliably, accommodate pets, travel if needed, and lift up to 35 pounds.

Benefits

• Flexible Scheduling
• Fair Compensation

Listed skills

• Mobility assistance · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Dementia care · Preferred
• Personal Care · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Activities Of Daily Living Assistance
• Personal Care
• Hygiene Assistance
• Meal Assistance
• Mobility Assistance
• Dementia Care
• Medication Assistance
• Wound Care
• Light Housekeeping
• Patient Safety
• Communication
• Listening
• Following Instructions
• Body Mechanics
• English Proficiency
• French Proficiency

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services