This is not a respite care position.

Private care is in the home. Position involves working alternate weekends.

Recent graduates or inexperienced candidates will not be considered

$24 - $30 per hour as payroll employee

$30 - $40 per hour as independent contractor

No Cash Arrangements

Private care in the home for 84 year old senior male with LBD and complex medical supporting independent living and quality of life. Joining a team of 6 certified, experienced and highly proficient PSWs. Please apply if you have the requisite experience and qualifications which include both skilled and life skills. In person competency and behavioural interviews will be conducted with potential candidates.
Must be fully vaccinated (Current)
$2M Liability insurance will be required through OPSWA Membership
Current police vulnerable sector check required (PVSC)
Valid First Aid & CPR Certificate
Must be confident and proficient in 1 person complex transfers
Must be confident and proficient operating Hoyer lift as 1 person
This is a part time position which includes alternate weekends

Responsibilities:
assisting in personal hygiene, bathing, dressing, undressing, toileting, and ambulation
queuing and/or administering medication
planning and preparing meals
must be able cook and barbecue (life skills)




light housekeeping (life skills)
socialization
observing and reporting hazardous conditions, physical, behavioural, and cognitive changes
catheter care following best practices
accompanying on Mobility Plus to appointments and church
police vulnerable sector check required (PVSC)

Education:
PSW Certificate (diploma)
CPR/First Aid Certification (current)

Work Experience:
10+ years PSW experience in various settings
Experience with Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, LBD and Dementia care
Experience with Diabetes
Palliative care experience beneficial
Ability to safely manage one person complex transfers
Ability to safely manage Hoyer lift as one person

Must have driver's license and personal vehicle. Not required for job, but to ensure reliability and accommodate scheduling.

Pay: $24.00-$30.00 per hour

Application question(s):
Have you reviewed job description and requirements in detail before applying?
Are you local to Kitchener-Waterloo, and able to work 2, 4, 6 and 8 hour shifts?

Experience:
practical: 10 years (required)

Licence/Certification:
Driving Licence (preferred)
PSW Certificate and/or member of the OPSWA (required)

Work Location: In person

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