PSW/Caregiver
- Kawartha Lakes, ON, Canada
- Lindsay, ON, Canada
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- Job type
- Internship
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- Experience
- 1 year experience as a PSW, DSW, HCA , SSW or foreign trained nurse
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
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)
- Flex Schedules (Part-Time & Full-Time) Visits for 4, 8, 12 hours
- Positions available: Lindsay, Bobcageon, Cannington, Fenelon Falls, Norland & Cities of Kawartha Lakes
- 24/7 employee support
- 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 as delegated
- Assist clients with transfers, ambulation and exercises as delegated.
- 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.
- 1 year experience as a PSW, DSW, HCA , SSW or foreign trained nurse
- Vehicle/Valid driver’s license required. Must be willing to travel to remote locations
- TB, Police Check and CPR
Requests for accommodation due to a disability or any other protected characteristic can be made throughout the recruitment process and during employment.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Provide companionship, personal care, meal preparation, and light housekeeping to help seniors remain at home. Follow client care plans, assist with daily living activities and mobility as delegated, maintain safety, and complete accurate documentation.
Requirements
Applicants need at least one year of experience as a PSW, DSW, HCA, SSW, or foreign-trained nurse. A vehicle and valid driver’s license are required, along with willingness to travel to remote locations; TB screening, a police check, and CPR are also required.
Skills
- Meal Preparation
- Light Housekeeping
- Companionship
- Personal Care
- Activities Of Daily Living Assistance
- Client Care Plan Execution
- Transfers And Ambulation Assistance
- Exercise Assistance
- Safe Equipment Use
- Recordkeeping And Documentation
- Client Safety
Benefits
- Referral Bonuses
- Sign-On Bonus
- Flexible Schedules
- 24/7 Employee Support
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Social Services
Keywords
- Personal Support Worker
- Caregiver
- Home Health Care
- Senior Care
- Happier Aging
- Personal Care
- Companionship
- Meal Preparation
- Light Housekeeping
- Activities Of Daily Living
- Care Plan
- Transfers
- Ambulation
- Exercises
- Client Safety
- Safe Equipment Use
- Documentation
- PSW
- DSW
- HCA
- SSW
- Foreign-Trained Nurse
- Valid Driver’s License
- TB Screening
- Police Check
- CPR