Job Summary:
We are looking for a Caregiver PSW (preferably Spanish speaking caregiver) who will provide our client with various personal care and homemaker/companion services in accordance with an established plan of care so that they can remain in their residence.
Essential Functions:

• Personal Care
  • Provide assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, nail /skin care, back care, foot care, shampoo, oral hygiene, ambulation, transfers, range of motion exercise, safe use of equipment and assistive devices such as a Hoyer Lift, change of position, with toileting, commode, incontinent care, meal planning, preparation, and assistance with feeding
• Companion
  • Provide companionship and respite services for family
  • Perform homemaking activities which include (but are not limited to): vacuuming, dusting, sweeping, or mopping floors, doing dishes, changing bed linens, doing laundry and cleaning bathrooms
• Medication Services
  • Assist with medications that the client self-administers

Qualifications/Educational Requirements:

• High school graduate or equivalent certificate
• Successful completion of a Provincial-approved Personal Support Worker, Certified Nurse Aide or Health Care Aide course, or equivalent is an asset.
• Meets passing criteria on PSW skills test.
• Meets passing criteria on DEARS test (Drugs and Ethics test)
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English as needed for the job
• Possess a valid driver's license and have use of an insured automobile or access to adequate transportation for the job
• Speaking Spanish is an asset

This job description is used as a guide only and not inclusive of responsibilities and job duties.