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Job Title: PSW   Date Posted: 02/13/25 Ref. Number: 308 Type: Full Time Part Time Location: Peel Requirements: Access to a vehicle with valid Ontario Drivers License and Car Insurance • PSW Certificate • Valid First Aid & CPR Certification • Clear Police Record Check & Vulnerable Sector Check (completed in the last 6 months) Description: The Personal Support Worker provides personal care and daily support to clients in their own home. Performs light housekeeping duties and works closely with supervisors, clients, and other members of the Peel Senior Link team to help seniors maintain their independence and dignity. Duties/Responsibilities: • Administers personal care to clients, e.g. bathing, grooming, toileting, dressing and applying pressure stockings, where applicable, etc. • Maintains client health and well-being by assisting with: medication monitoring and administration. • Assists in meal preparation, e.g. cutting up fruits/vegetables, heating up food, and accommodating specific dietary needs. Feed clients that are unable to do so. • Performs general housekeeping duties as required. • Interacts with clients and provides social/emotional support. • Conducts safety checks of client’s homes and advises supervisor of potential health or safety concerns; handles medical emergencies. • Communicates both verbally and written with supervisor, co-workers and community partners. • Acts as intermediary between supervisor, clients and the client’s family and documents any changes in client behaviour. • Handles office duties as required, these duties include: photocopying, faxing, answering phones and taking messages. • Performs one person transfers using designated tools, eg.Hoyer lift. • Performs other tasks as directed by supervisor/clients. Hours per week: Monday-Friday / Weekend Availability 20-40 hrs/week Rate of Pay: $19.55/hr