Personal Support Worker/psw Position In Whitby

ComForCare Caregiver Position

Live your best life possible by helping others live theirs.

Our Caregivers are the heart and soul of what we do. At ComForCare, we like to celebrate successes and have fun while building meaningful relationships.

We're on the lookout for caring and compassionate team members:

• Help others, and make a difference in your community.
• Build meaningful relationships with your clients.
• Flexible schedules available.

What you'll be doing:

Essential Functions:

• Dementia companion
• Provide companionship and respite services for family
• Engage in meaningful activities with client
• Located in a retirement home
• Ability to redirect client
• Experience with gentle persuasion

Social Skills:

• Energetic and outwardly positive person
• Capable of supervising physical and mental exercise routines

What we're looking for:

Qualifications/Educational Requirements:

• Successful completion of a Provincial-approved Personal Support Worker PSW course
• At least 2 years experience as a Caregiver (in homes or facilities)
• Has a Police Vulnerable Sector Reference Check or willing to obtain within 6 months
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English as needed for the job
• Ability to do light-cleaning and lifting (transferring clients, repositioning, and laundry)

Driver's License is an asset

ComForCare North York is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by the law.

Compensation: $20.00 per hour