Personal Support Worker
ParaMed Home Health Care · Brantford, ON
- On site
- Full-time
- CA$47,660 / year
- Brantford, ON
Job highlights
- Support patients with daily living activities.
- Prepare meals and provide housekeeping.
- Offer companionship for a better life.
- Requires PSW certificate and driver license.
- Full-time role with benefits and flexible scheduling.
About the role
Personal Support Worker at ParaMed Home Health Care
As an integral part of the home and community care team, you will support, encourage, and provide independence for patients in their homes and community settings by assisting with activities of daily living. This is a new position.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Best in class training and development programs
- Celebration and Recognition programs
- Part-time and Full-time opportunities and flexible scheduling options
- Comprehensive health and dental benefit plans
- Company paid mobile devices
- Mileage compensation
- Employee perks and exclusive offers
What You’ll Do
- Assist patients with activities of daily living including skin, hair, and oral care along with bathing, toileting, & peri-care
- Prepare nutritious meals and snacks, including special diets, as determined by the care plan
- Provide basic housekeeping tasks and companionship to help your patients enjoy a better quality of life
What You Bring
- Valid Personal Support Worker Certificate
- Ability to demonstrate compassion and care when interacting with patients
- Reliability and flexibility
- Passion for making a difference in your community
- Valid driver license and access to a vehicle to travel to and from patient’s residences within a geographical area
- Clear Vulnerable Sector Screen
Key skills/competency
- Personal Support Worker
- Home Health Care
- Activities of Daily Living
- Patient Care
- Compassion
- Reliability
- Flexibility
- Community Support
- Housekeeping
- Companionship
Skills & topics
- Personal Support Worker
- Home Health Care
- Patient Care
- Activities of Daily Living
- Caregiver
- Healthcare
- PSW
- Community Care
- Support Worker
- Elder Care
How to get hired
- Customize your resume: Highlight your Personal Support Worker Certificate, compassion, reliability, and passion for community care.
- Tailor your application: Emphasize your experience assisting with activities of daily living and preparing special diets.
- Prepare for the interview: Be ready to discuss your compassionate approach and flexibility in patient care scenarios.
- Showcase your driving ability: Confirm your valid driver license and access to a vehicle for travel to patient residences.
- Demonstrate your commitment: Express your dedication to making a difference in the community.
Technical preparation
Familiarize yourself with PSW scope of practice.,Review common activities of daily living.,Understand basic nutrition and special diets.,Practice safe patient transfer techniques.
Behavioral questions
Describe a time you showed compassion to a patient.,How do you handle flexible scheduling demands?,What motivates you to work in community care?,How do you ensure patient privacy and dignity?
Frequently asked questions
- What are the typical daily tasks for a Personal Support Worker at ParaMed Home Health Care?
- As a Personal Support Worker at ParaMed Home Health Care, you'll assist patients with daily living activities like bathing and personal hygiene, prepare meals (including special diets), perform light housekeeping, and provide companionship to enhance their quality of life.
- What qualifications are essential for the Personal Support Worker role at ParaMed?
- To be considered for the Personal Support Worker position at ParaMed Home Health Care, you must possess a valid Personal Support Worker Certificate, a valid driver's license with access to a vehicle, and a clear Vulnerable Sector Screen. Compassion and reliability are also key attributes.
- Does ParaMed Home Health Care offer benefits and flexible scheduling for their Personal Support Workers?
- Yes, ParaMed Home Health Care offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental plans, and provides flexible scheduling options with both part-time and full-time opportunities for their Personal Support Workers. They also offer company-paid mobile devices and mileage compensation.
- How does ParaMed Home Health Care use AI in their hiring process for Personal Support Workers?
- ParaMed Home Health Care may utilize AI tools to assist in reviewing applications and resumes for the Personal Support Worker role. However, these tools complement, rather than replace, human judgment, ensuring every application receives thoughtful and equitable consideration from their recruitment team.
- What is the compensation range for a Personal Support Worker at ParaMed Home Health Care?
- The compensation for a Personal Support Worker at ParaMed Home Health Care ranges from $21.52 to $24.29 per hour. The final salary offered will depend on factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the role's responsibilities.