Personal Support Worker – PSW
- Oshawa, ON, Canada
- Greater Oshawa Metropolitan Area, Canada
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A Career with Purpose and Heart
YOU LOVE COMING TO WORK. GROW AND DEVELOP WITH US, DOING WHAT YOU LOVE.
Happier Aging Philosophy
At Nurse Next Door, we believe that getting older doesn’t have to feel sad or helpless. Instead, aging should be celebrated. That’s what we call Happier Aging. We bring Happier Aging to everyone: ourselves, our team, our community and the world. Happier Aging starts with you.
Caregiving as a Career
We are redefining the home care industry and are a career destination in North America. We believe in Caregiving as a Career: a career that is respected, valued and offers personal professional growth opportunities.
Caregiving as a Career starts with our People Promise, entered in the belief that you can thrive at work and have fun along the way. This is what we are all about.
We form genuine relationships and support our team members to achieve their wildest dreams through leading with care, our Bold Kindness philosophy.
What We Offer
Requests for accommodation due to a disability or any other protected characteristic can be made throughout the recruitment process and during employment.
YOU LOVE COMING TO WORK. GROW AND DEVELOP WITH US, DOING WHAT YOU LOVE.
Happier Aging Philosophy
At Nurse Next Door, we believe that getting older doesn’t have to feel sad or helpless. Instead, aging should be celebrated. That’s what we call Happier Aging. We bring Happier Aging to everyone: ourselves, our team, our community and the world. Happier Aging starts with you.
Caregiving as a Career
We are redefining the home care industry and are a career destination in North America. We believe in Caregiving as a Career: a career that is respected, valued and offers personal professional growth opportunities.
Caregiving as a Career starts with our People Promise, entered in the belief that you can thrive at work and have fun along the way. This is what we are all about.
We form genuine relationships and support our team members to achieve their wildest dreams through leading with care, our Bold Kindness philosophy.
What We Offer
- Competitive wages and structured wage increase
- Referral bonuses for referring A-players and a $300 sign on bonus ($150 after training and $150 after 3 month probation)
- 24/7 support center to assist with scheduling related questions
- 24/7 assistance related to your client’s care
- Flex Schedules (Casual & Part-Time) and Minimum visits for 4-12 hours
- Positions available: Durham/Clarington Area, Scarborough East, Northumberland and Kawartha Lakes Area
- Provide meal preparation, light housekeeping, and/or provide companionship and personal care.
- Happier Aging is at the heart of what we do - enabling seniors to live at home as long as possible, doing what they love to do.
- Execute on the client’s care plan as outlined by the Care Designer.
- Help clients with their ADL’s (Activities of Daily Living) that is within the scope of practice for a Registered Health Care Aide.
- Assist clients with transfers, ambulation and exercises.
- Meet the safety needs of the client and use equipment safely and properly.
- Function within the limits of your own experience and knowledge, while practicing safely and competently within the job description.
- Complete records and documentation accurately and thoroughly.
- Must have valid certificate for PSW, DSW, HCA or foreign trained nurse
- CPR
- TB and Police Check
- Vehicle/Valid driver’s license required and must be willing to travel to remote locations
Requests for accommodation due to a disability or any other protected characteristic can be made throughout the recruitment process and during employment.
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Responsibilities
Provide meal preparation, light housekeeping, companionship, and personal care to clients, supporting seniors to remain at home. Follow each client’s care plan, assist with daily living activities and mobility, use equipment safely, and complete accurate records.
Requirements
A valid PSW, DSW, HCA, or foreign-trained nurse certificate is required, along with CPR, TB screening, and a police check. A vehicle and valid driver’s license are required, and candidates must be willing to travel to remote locations.
Skills
- Meal Preparation
- Light Housekeeping
- Companionship
- Personal Care
- Activities of Daily Living
- Client Care Plans
- Transfers
- Ambulation Assistance
- Exercise Assistance
- Safe Equipment Use
- Safety Awareness
- Recordkeeping
- Documentation
- Caregiving
- Communication
- Travel to Remote Locations
Benefits
- Competitive Wages
- Structured Wage Increases
- Referral Bonuses
- Sign-On Bonus
- 24/7 Scheduling Support
- 24/7 Client Care Support
- Flexible Schedules
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Social Services
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- Personal Support Worker
- PSW
- Direct Support Worker
- DSW
- Health Care Aide
- HCA
- Foreign-Trained Nurse
- CPR
- TB Screening
- Police Check
- Meal Preparation
- Light Housekeeping
- Companionship
- Personal Care
- Activities of Daily Living
- Care Plan
- Transfers
- Ambulation
- Exercise Assistance
- Client Safety
- Safe Equipment Use
- Documentation
- Senior Care
- Home Care
- Driver’s License
- Flexible Scheduling