PSW -Personal Support Worker (Guelph)
- Oakville, ON, Canada
$21.08 CAD / hour · Full-time
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- $21.08 CAD / hour
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
Job Summary:
Nurse Next Door is seeking compassionate and motivated nursing students who have completed their first year of study and are interested in gaining hands-on experience in home care. The Caregiver will provide personalized support to seniors, helping them maintain independence and improve their quality of life through companionship, personal care, and daily assistance.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide compassionate one-on-one care to clients in their homes.
Assist clients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting.
Support clients with mobility, transfers, ambulation, and light exercises.
Prepare meals and assist with light housekeeping tasks.
Offer companionship and emotional support to enhance clients’ well-being.
Follow and implement individualized care plans provided by the Care Designer.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of care provided.
Ensure client safety and use care equipment appropriately.
Work within the limits of training, knowledge, and professional scope of practice.
Qualifications and Requirements:
Currently enrolled in a nursing program or have completed the first year of nursing education.
Passion for working with seniors and providing compassionate care.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently while following care guidelines.
Experience with dementia care or responsive behaviors is considered an asset.
Additional Requirements:
Valid Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening (issued within the last year).
Negative TB skin test or chest X-ray (within the last two years).
Two professional references.
Benefits:
Flexible work schedules.
Hands-on healthcare experience in a supportive environment.
Opportunities for career growth in the home care industry.
Join Nurse Next Door and help make a difference in the lives of seniors by supporting their journey toward happier and healthier aging.
Vacancy Disclosure
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
Nurse Next Door may use automated or artificial intelligence-based tools to assist with screening or reviewing applications for this position.
Hiring Decision Notice
Applicants who participate in an interview will be informed within 45 days of their last interview whether a hiring decision has been made. Notification may be provided in person, in writing, or electronically.
We Make Lives Better - starting with yours.Join Nurse Next Door and help seniors live Happier Aging every day.
Nurse Next Door is seeking compassionate and motivated nursing students who have completed their first year of study and are interested in gaining hands-on experience in home care. The Caregiver will provide personalized support to seniors, helping them maintain independence and improve their quality of life through companionship, personal care, and daily assistance.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide compassionate one-on-one care to clients in their homes.
Assist clients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting.
Support clients with mobility, transfers, ambulation, and light exercises.
Prepare meals and assist with light housekeeping tasks.
Offer companionship and emotional support to enhance clients’ well-being.
Follow and implement individualized care plans provided by the Care Designer.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of care provided.
Ensure client safety and use care equipment appropriately.
Work within the limits of training, knowledge, and professional scope of practice.
Qualifications and Requirements:
Currently enrolled in a nursing program or have completed the first year of nursing education.
Passion for working with seniors and providing compassionate care.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently while following care guidelines.
Experience with dementia care or responsive behaviors is considered an asset.
Additional Requirements:
Valid Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening (issued within the last year).
Negative TB skin test or chest X-ray (within the last two years).
Two professional references.
Benefits:
Flexible work schedules.
- $21.08 per hour plus 4 % vacation pay
Hands-on healthcare experience in a supportive environment.
Opportunities for career growth in the home care industry.
Join Nurse Next Door and help make a difference in the lives of seniors by supporting their journey toward happier and healthier aging.
Vacancy Disclosure
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
Nurse Next Door may use automated or artificial intelligence-based tools to assist with screening or reviewing applications for this position.
Hiring Decision Notice
Applicants who participate in an interview will be informed within 45 days of their last interview whether a hiring decision has been made. Notification may be provided in person, in writing, or electronically.
We Make Lives Better - starting with yours.Join Nurse Next Door and help seniors live Happier Aging every day.
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Responsibilities
Provide personalized in-home support to seniors, including assistance with daily living activities, mobility, meals, light housekeeping, and companionship. Follow individualized care plans, document care accurately, and maintain client safety while working within the limits of training and professional scope.
Requirements
Applicants must be enrolled in a nursing program or have completed the first year of nursing education, and should have a passion for supporting seniors along with strong communication and interpersonal skills. Requirements also include a recent Vulnerable Sector Check, a negative TB test or chest X-ray within the specified period, and two professional references; dementia care experience is an asset.
Skills
- Personal Care
- Activities Of Daily Living
- Mobility Assistance
- Transfers And Ambulation
- Meal Preparation
- Light Housekeeping
- Companionship
- Emotional Support
- Dementia Care
- Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Independent Work
- Care Plan Implementation
- Care Documentation
- Client Safety
- Care Equipment Use
Benefits
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Hourly Pay Of $21.08 Plus 4% Vacation Pay
- Ongoing Training And Mentorship
- Hands-On Healthcare Experience
- Career Growth Opportunities
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Social Services
Keywords
- Home Care
- Senior Care
- Personal Support Worker
- Nursing Student
- Activities Of Daily Living
- Personal Care
- Mobility Assistance
- Transfers
- Ambulation
- Light Exercises
- Meal Preparation
- Light Housekeeping
- Companionship
- Emotional Support
- Individualized Care Plans
- Care Documentation
- Client Safety
- Dementia Care
- Responsive Behaviors
- Vulnerable Sector Screening
- Criminal Record Check
- TB Skin Test
- Chest X-Ray
- Scope Of Practice