Personal Support Worker

Company Description FilCan Homecare Services is a fully licensed and insured home care provider dedicated to delivering safe, compassionate, and personalized care for seniors and their loved ones. The organization offers flexible services such as hourly visits, 24/7 care, long-term and respite care, post-operative support, hospital-to-home transitions, and live-in assistance. Care offerings include personal care, daily living assistance, companionship, medication reminders, Alzheimer’s and dementia care, Parkinson’s support, senior care, and palliative care. FilCan Homecare works closely with clients and families to promote comfort, dignity, independence, and quality of life at home, and is listed with North Simcoe Muskoka (NSM) Healthline, reflecting its commitment to accessible community health services. The team focuses on quality care, meaningful relationships, and the well-being of every person served.

Role Description The Personal Support Worker is a full-time or part-time, on-site role based in Barrie, Simcoe County areas, GTA areas ON. This role involves providing direct personal care and assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, mobility support, and light household tasks. The Personal Support Worker offers companionship, monitors client well-being, supports medication reminders, and follows individualized care plans in collaboration with supervisors, healthcare professionals, clients, and families. Daily responsibilities include documenting care provided, reporting changes in health or behavior, adhering to safety and infection prevention protocols, and supporting clients with conditions such as dementia, Parkinson’s, and other age-related health concerns. The role requires a commitment to promoting dignity, independence, and comfort for clients in their own homes.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Personal Support Worker or in a similar support worker capacity, with a focus on client-centered care.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusting, respectful relationships with clients, families, and colleagues.
• Knowledge of safeguarding principles, client safety, and confidentiality, with adherence to relevant policies and regulations.
• Clear and compassionate communication skills, including the ability to listen actively, follow care plans, and document client information accurately.
• Basic technical support skills related to using phones, tablets, and electronic documentation tools for scheduling and reporting.
• Completion of a recognized Personal Support Worker (PSW) program or equivalent training; current CPR/First Aid certification is an asset.
• Experience in senior care, dementia care, palliative care, or community homecare settings is beneficial.
• Ability to perform physical tasks associated with client transfers, mobility assistance, and general in-home support.
• Reliable transportation to client homes in Barrie and surrounding areas, and flexibility to work various shifts as needed.
• Preferably with International Nursing Background,