Personal Support Worker

Job Description

Personal Support Worker will provide a safe environment and positive emotional support while caring for clients. We are looking for those candidates that are passionate about caring for others.


Job Type: Part-time and Full-time


  1. Provide client-focused care within the full scope of practice of a PSW and respecting the individuality and dignity of each client/family and co-workers.
  2. Participate in delivering personal care to ensure the physical, psychological, and social needs of each client/family are met under the direction of the Nurse Care Manager.
  3. Follow reporting protocols such as formulating, delivering, and reporting the daily client care needs and personal preferences by:
  • Gathering pertinent information to be reported
  • Seeking direction from Nurse Care Manager
  • Observing residents for any changes and reporting immediately to the Nurse Care Manager
  • Assessing behaviors and activities of daily living and writing in oral and written format at designated times,
  • Reporting unusual events promptly and directly to Nurse Care Manager
  1. Demonstrate the initiative to perform the following PSW duties:
  • Assist with serving meals, feeding, providing nourishment supplements
  • Assist or provide total personal care such as toileting, bathing, and perineal care
  • Assist with transporting and transferring clients as needed
  • Respond to any client in need regarding call bells, telephone ringing, and assisting any employee in need of help
  1. Participate in personal development by taking continuing education to ensure skills and abilities are maintained and enhanced
  2. Attend PSW meetings and compliance mandates.
  3. Create a facility environment that protects the confidentiality of clients, staff, and activities of Arcadia Home Care. 
  4. Protect the own health and health of others by implementing safe work practices, reporting unsafe conditions immediately, and attending all relevant in-services regarding occupational health and safety.
  5. Follow Arcadia Home Care’s Policies and Procedures at all times

Qualifications

  • PSW/RPN/RN Certificate or equivalent from a recognized educational institution
  • Updated Vulnerable Sector Check
  • Valid First Aid/CPR certification
  • Current Medical TB Clearance
  • Available to work flexible hours (Multiple shifts available)
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Fluent in English (oral and written)
  • Sound judgment, problem-solving, and observation abilities
  • Assertive and can come with a plan to engage the client.
  • Empathetic to the clients’ needs
  • Must understand the basics of good sanitation and sterile techniques to avoid infection or the spread of contagious illness
  • Experience in dealing with Dementia and Alzheimer’s is an asset.

How to Apply

Arcadia Home Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage all candidates who have the right mix of skills, abilities, and passion for excellence to apply.


Please email a detailed resume at jobs@arcadiahomecare.ca or for the quickest response fill out our application form.