Flourish At Home continues to grow!
Are you a certified Personal Support Worker (PSW) in the Newcastle, ON area looking for a change and a new opportunity or for additional work to top up your existing hours? Are you available some evenings and weekends?
Do you care deeply about providing excellent and consistent service to your clients without being rushed while being respected and paid well by your employer? Are you mature and reliable?
Join Flourish At Home – a locally owned and operated business based in Northumberland County and expanding to the west in the Newcastle and Bowmanville area. We provide care to our clients in their homes. Minimum two hour shifts with above average pay.
Flourish At Home provides services to seniors to help them continue living safely and independently in their home. Personal care, light house-keeping, laundry, respite and companionship are some of the customized services provided to our clients.
Job description
At Flourish At Home we offer:
- a work environment where you are valued and respected
- above average wages
- flexible hours
- support around the clock
- an exciting opportunity to be part of a locally owned and operated business that is making a positive difference in our community
Responsibilities
- Provide consistent, reliable personal care to clients in their home with compassion and dignity
- Assist clients with personal care and activities of of daily living
- Prepare meals and assist with feeding if necessary
- Administer medications according to prescribed schedules
- Provide companionship and engage in meaningful activities with clients
- Assist with light housekeeping tasks such as cleaning and laundry
- Protect the health and safety of yourself and others by adopting safe work practices and reporting unsafe conditions immediately.
- Follow care plans and instructions provided
- Maintain confidentiality
- Observe, document and escalate any changes in client’s conditions
- Other duties relevant to the job as assigned
Experience
- Previous PSW experience in home care, long term care or other facilities
- Experience in meal preparation and medication administration
- Familiarity with dementia care techniques
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Client Focus
- Committed to Health and Safety
- Compassionate, professional and dependable
- Adaptable
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
- Sensitive to other cultures and situations
If you are passionate about providing quality care to individuals in need, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 15 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Application question(s):
- Are you an Ontario-certified PSW? If the answer is NO - please do NOT apply for this position.
- Do you live in Newcastle, ON or the surrounding area? If the answer is NO, please do NOT apply for this position.
Work Location: On the road