Personal Support Worker (PSW) - Home Care (Whitby)
- Welland, ON, Canada
$20.95 to $22.35 CAD / hour
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Job details
- Pay
- $20.95 to $22.35 CAD / hour
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Personal Support Workers are the heart of home healthcare.
This position offers primarily weekend shifts.
At Stay at Home Nursing, our Personal Support Workers help people live safely, comfortably, and with dignity in their own homes. We are building a stronger future for homecare - one where PSWs are respected professionals with real career growth, fair compensation, and genuine support.If you are a PSW who wants meaningful work, a team that has your back, and a career - not just a shift - we want to meet you.
What You'll Do
As a Personal Support Worker (PSW), you will provide one-to-one care to clients in their homes - supporting their health, comfort, and independence every day.
- Provide personal care and hygiene assistance
- Support mobility, transfers, and safe movement - including mechanical lifts
- Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) including dressing, grooming, and toileting
- Prepare nutritious meals and assist with feeding when required
- Provide companionship, conversation, and emotional support
- Monitor client wellbeing and report changes in condition to the care team
- Follow individualized care plans and document care activities accurately
- Support clients with light household tasks related to their care
- Accompany clients during outings or appointments when required
Every visit is different. The goal is always the same: helping clients live well at home.
What the Work Actually Feels Like
This role matters - and it's also real work. Here's what to expect:
- You will travel between client homes within your local community
- You will provide one-to-one home care in clients' private residences - working independently with the support of a professional care team
- Schedules include days, evenings, weekends, and overnights depending on your availability and client needs
- Mileage is paid for all travel between clients during your shift
- Many of our PSWs tell us the most rewarding part of this role is the meaningful relationships they build with clients and families
We know homecare is demanding. That's exactly why we focus on building an environment where Personal Support Workers feel supported - not left to figure it out alone.
Qualifications
We welcome experienced Personal Support Workers and individuals building a career in healthcare:
- Personal Support Worker (PSW) Certificate or approved equivalent
- First Aid & CPR certification
- Valid driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle
- Ability to travel between client homes in your region
- Strong communication skills and ability to follow written and verbal care instructions
- Vulnerable Sector Check required prior to start
The following are strong assets:
- Experience working with seniors or individuals with chronic conditions
- Nursing students or internationally trained nurses - welcome to apply
- Previous homecare experience
- Every other weekend availability
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Personal Support Worker provides one-to-one care to clients in their homes, assisting with personal hygiene, mobility, and daily living activities. They also monitor client wellbeing, document care activities, and provide emotional support while following individualized care plans.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Personal Support Worker (PSW) certificate or equivalent, along with First Aid and CPR certification. A valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle are required to travel between client homes.
Skills
- Personal care
- Hygiene assistance
- Mobility support
- Mechanical lifts
- Activities of daily living
- Meal preparation
- Companionship
- Emotional support
- Client monitoring
- Care documentation
- First aid
- CPR
- Communication skills
Benefits
- Fair compensation
- Mileage reimbursement
- Professional support
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Social Services
Keywords
- Personal Support Worker
- Home care
- Healthcare
- PSW
- Personal care
- Hygiene assistance
- Mobility
- Mechanical lifts
- ADLs
- Meal preparation
- Companionship
- Care plans
- First Aid
- CPR
- Driver's licence
- Vulnerable Sector Check
- Seniors
- Chronic conditions
- Nursing students