Personal Support Worker (PSW) Ottawa West Job at Home Instead

Home Instead Ottawa, ON

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Job Summary:

Home Instead is looking for caring and compassionate individuals to become a part of our growing team and join our mission of enhancing the lives of aging adults throughout our community. Home Instead Senior Care provides a variety of non-medical services that allow senior to meet the challenges of aging with dignity, care and compassion.

We are looking for experienced individuals to work in Ottawa West

As a Home Instead Care Employee, you will receive:

  • Job training - Initial and on-going training is provided, including specialized training opportunities!
  • Flexible schedules - CAREGiver shifts can be arranged to fit your schedule
  • Work close to home - Serve seniors in your own community
  • New friends - CAREGiving gives you the opportunity to meet new people and develop meaningful relationships
  • Personal satisfaction - Your job will make a difference in someone's life

Essential Job Functions:

  • Providing 1:1 care assistance to each client individually or in a team setting with another CAREGiver
  • Assist in 2-person transfers using mechanical lifts or 1-person assists
  • Provide medication reminders
  • Support clients in completing all Activities of Daily Living such as toileting, bathing, dressing, feeding and ambulation assistance
  • Assist in palliative supports needed
  • Expected to maintain communication regarding all client care needs and changes and make appropriate reports
  • May be required to assist in Instrumental Activities of Daily Living such as laundry, changing linens, warming up meals, etc.

Requirements of the Position:

  • Must have flexibility in scheduling
  • Must be a certified PSW or International Nurse
  • Experience with 2-person transfers asset - training will be provided as needed
  • Experience with palliative care - asset
  • Experience changing with bed bound clients,
  • Experience with all forms of personal care
  • Must be a team player and willing to work with other Home Instead CG’s
  • Experience with Alzheimer's, Dementia, Parkinson's, MS, Diabetes is an asset

PLEASE NOTE

Home Instead requires proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 from all employees, with the exception of those who require accommodation under applicable human rights legislation.

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Job Type: Casual

Benefits:

  • Dental care
  • Vision care

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift
  • 12 hour shift
  • 4 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Every Weekend
  • Holidays
  • Monday to Friday
  • Morning shift
  • Night shift
  • Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Ottawa, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

  • supportive care: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location




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