PSW in Peterborough

Job summary

Provide one-on-one home care, including personal care, mobility assistance, companionship, and emotional support. Prepare meals, assist with household tasks and medication reminders, monitor client well-being, and support families through respite care.

Job details

Personal Support Worker (PSW) - | Peterborough, ON Are you a PSW feeling burned out in a facility setting? At Home Instead, you will provide one-on-one home care, allowing you to slow down, focus on your client, and deliver the quality care you were trained to provide. This is a PSW job in home care where you are respected, supported, and given the time to truly make a difference. We offer 15-40 hours per week, with longer visits and consistent client assignments. What Makes This Role Different One client at a time - no rushing between multiple residents Longer, more meaningful visits Supportive team that values your work Competitive pay: $19.50-$23.00/hour + bonus and growth opportunities Paid mileage Ongoing support and communication from the office Shifts to fit your work-life balance (days, evenings, overnights, weekends) Key Responsibilities Assisting with activities of daily living, including personal care (bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and rise/retire routines) Supporting safe mobility, transfers, and fall prevention using proper body mechanics Providing companionship and cognitive, social, and emotional support Assisting with light housekeeping, laundry, and household tasks Preparing nutritious meals and snacks, including special diets, while following food safety practices Providing medication reminders in accordance with care plans Promoting a safe home environment and monitoring changes in client condition Supporting families through respite care and maintaining client independence Qualifications & Abilities PSW certificate and caregiving experience A valid driver’s license and vehicle Favourable professional references Clear Vulnerable Sector Ability to take the initiative Collaborative team player Passion for providing high-quality, relationship-based care Apply today for a Personal Support Worker in Peterborough where you can feel valued and make a meaningful impact every day. Accessibility: Home Instead welcomes applicants from people with disabilities. Candidates can request accommodations at any time in the hiring process. There will be no use of Artificial Intelligence used during the recruitment process This job posting is available due to an existing vacancy. #indpsw

What you’ll do

Provide one-on-one home care, including personal care, mobility assistance, companionship, and emotional support. Prepare meals, assist with household tasks and medication reminders, monitor client well-being, and support families through respite care.

Requirements

A PSW certificate, caregiving experience, a valid driver’s license and vehicle, favourable professional references, and a clear Vulnerable Sector check are required. Candidates should show initiative, work collaboratively, and be committed to high-quality, relationship-based care.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Bonus Opportunities
• Growth Opportunities
• Paid Mileage
• Ongoing Office Support
• Flexible Shifts

Listed skills

• Personal Care · Preferred
• Fall Prevention · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Personal Care
• Activities Of Daily Living
• Safe Mobility And Transfers
• Fall Prevention
• Companionship
• Cognitive And Emotional Support
• Light Housekeeping
• Laundry
• Meal Preparation
• Food Safety
• Medication Reminders
• Client Condition Monitoring
• Respite Care
• Initiative
• Teamwork
• Relationship-Based Care

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services

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