Weekend Part-Time Caregiver/PSW – Home Care (Mississauga)

Career with Purpose and Heart

YOU LOVE COMING TO WORK. GROW AND DEVELOP WITH US, DOING WHAT YOU LOVE.

Happier Aging Philosophy
At Nurse Next Door, we believe that getting older doesn’t have to feel sad or helpless. Instead, aging should be celebrated. That’s what we call Happier Aging. We bring Happier Aging to everyone: ourselves, our team, our community and the world. Happier Aging starts with you.

Caregiving as a Career
We are redefining the home care industry and are a career destination in North America. We believe in Caregiving as a Career: a career that is respected, valued and offers personal and professional growth opportunities.

Caregiving as a Career starts with our People Promise, built on the belief that you can thrive at work and have fun along the way. We form genuine relationships and support our team members to achieve their wildest dreams through leading with care, our Bold Kindness philosophy.

About This Role
We are looking for a weekend part-time Caregiver/PSW who loves to cook and lives in Mississauga. You’ll support our clients in their homes on Saturdays and Sundays. Preparing healthy, home-cooked meals that our clients look forward to will be a big part of this role.

What We Offer:

• Nurse Next Door People Promise: you love coming to work
• Steady weekend shifts close to home
• 24/7 management support available to clients and caregivers
• Onboarding and training: eLearning, shadow shifts and mentoring
• Caregiving as a career: growth and development opportunities to help you reach your professional goals
• First visits with clients and caregivers
• In-home care with private clients

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Plan and prepare nutritious, home-cooked meals that suit each client’s tastes, cultural preferences and dietary needs, such as diabetic, low-sodium or soft diets
• Grocery shop and keep the kitchen clean and safe after meals
• Provide light housekeeping, companionship, personal care and support with ADLs
• Follow the client’s care plan as set out by the Care Designer
• Meet the client’s safety needs and use equipment safely and properly
• Work within the limits of your own experience and knowledge, practising safely and competently within the job description
• Complete records and documentation accurately and thoroughly

Schedule:

• Part-time, weekends (Saturday and Sunday)
• Service in the city of Mississauga only

Requirements:

• Must live in Mississauga
• Strong cooking skills and experience preparing meals for others, whether at home, in a home care or long-term care setting, or in a kitchen
• 1 year of previous Canadian caregiving experience
• Must be fluent in English (written and verbal)
• Criminal Record Check
• At least 2 COVID-19 vaccines
• Must be able to legally work in Canada
• Valid driver’s licence and a reliable vehicle are an asset

Here’s to Making Lives Better! We can’t wait to connect with you.

Nurse Next Door is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Our goal is to be inclusive, diverse, and representative of the communities where we work while creating an environment where every person can enjoy a successful career. This commitment applies to all candidates and employees. Requests for accommodation due to a disability or any other protected characteristic can be made throughout the recruitment process and during employment.