Personal Support Worker

Company Description Ideal Caregivers 4 U Oshawa delivers dependable, compassionate in-home and community-based support to individuals and families across Durham Region. Our services include dementia and Alzheimer’s care, companionship, respite care, personal care, meal assistance, awake overnight care, and palliative support. Caregivers may also support clients with range-of-motion exercises, light housekeeping, laundry, and transportation to appointments. With short-notice and 24-hour care options available, our team is dedicated to helping clients experience greater comfort, dignity, safety, and independence - whether they require short-term assistance or ongoing support.

Role Description As a Personal Support Worker, you will make a meaningful difference in clients’ daily lives by providing respectful, hands-on care in their homes or care facilities. You will support personal care needs, including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and mobility, while helping to maintain each client’s comfort, safety, dignity, and independence. You will also provide companionship; assist with meal planning, preparation, and feeding; and support range-of-motion and basic exercise activities as outlined in individual care plans. Additional responsibilities may include light housekeeping, laundry, organizing the home environment, and accompanying clients to medical appointments or community outings. Success in this role requires accurate care documentation, clear and compassionate communication with clients, families, and supervisors, consistent adherence to care plans and safeguarding protocols, and effective collaboration with other members of the care team.

Qualifications

·       Experience as a Personal Support Worker or in a comparable direct-care role, with a strong commitment to client safety and well-being.

·       A compassionate, patient, and respectful approach, with the ability to build trusting relationships with clients and their families.

·       Knowledge of safeguarding practices and a demonstrated commitment to protecting client rights, privacy, dignity, and well-being.

·       Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to follow care plans, document services accurately, and report changes in a client’s condition.

·       Comfort using mobile devices, digital health tools, health companion applications, and electronic documentation systems.

·       Completion of a recognized Personal Support Worker (PSW) program or equivalent health care aide training. Current First Aid and CPR certification and background check is required.

·       Experience supporting individuals living with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, receiving palliative care, or managing complex care needs is considered an asset.

·       Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings, overnight shifts, weekends, and short-notice assignments.

·       Ability to safely perform the physical requirements of the role, including lifting, repositioning, and assisting clients with mobility.

·       Reliable transportation to client locations throughout Durham Region and surrounding areas.

• Pay Scale starts at $22/hr, based on experience