Nursing Student - Summer Opportunity: PSW (Days & Overnights) Windsor & Essex County

Gain hands-on experience this summer! We are looking for 4 motivated Nursing Students- Working as PSWs to join our team in Windsor & Essex County for a 4-month summer position (May–August), with the opportunity for continued Part-Time employment during the school year.

About Amy's Helping Hands

We are a locally owned family business in Windsor, Ontario, and serve all of Windsor and Essex County since 2009. We provide private 1 to 1 home care services. Our mission is to provide exceptional care and relationship-driven support to seniors. We are looking for caring, compassionate individuals who live by our mission and values. Our staff find deep satisfaction in helping others and forming lasting bonds with their clients, making this a rewarding career for those who want a truly different experience in the home care field. We cultivate a supportive environment that rewards staff with merit bonuses and incentives for their dedication and providing exceptional care, which is why many of our caregivers and clients have been with us for years. As we are not a facility or government-funded, this model allows us to have very different core values than large corporations.

Why Join Our Team?
We value our caregivers and offer a distinct employment experience:

• Client Care Experience: Build confidence in patient care, charting, and ADLs in a 1-to-1 environment.
• Summer Term: 4-month intensive position with future Part-Time opportunities that work around your fall/winter class schedule.
• Compensation: Competitive wages ranging from $19-$20 per hour.
• Culture & Support: Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and a supportive team environment.
• Training & Development: Extensive training, including specialized Dementia Care Training for all staff.

Areas We Serve:

Windsor, Tecumseh, LaSalle, Belle River, Amherstburg, Essex, Lakeshore, Harrow, Comber, Kingsville, Leamington, Wheatley.

Client Care May Include (Skills Required)

1. Personal Care: Bathing, toileting, transferring assistance, incontinence care, and medication reminders. Training is provided.
2. Household Support: Cooking, meal preparation & planning, and light housekeeping.
3. Companionship and stimulating interaction.
4. Transportation and errands.

Essential Requirements & Qualifications

This position is only for individuals who meet one of the following qualifications:

• Education Status: Enrolled full-time or part-time at a Canadian-accredited post-secondary institution, completing a Degree, Diploma, or accredited certificate program for the work term. * Program Focus: Currently enrolled in a recognized Nursing (BScN or RPN) program.

Additional Requirements:

• Eligible to work in Canada.
• Must pass a Criminal Background Check (Vulnerable Sector).
• Satisfactory References.
• Good driving record, valid driver's license, and reliable vehicle.
• Must be vaccinated for COVID-19 & up-to-date immunizations.

What Other Companies Call This Role:
Caregiver; Personal Support Worker - PSW; Health Care Aide - HCA; Developmental Support Worker - DSW; Community Support Worker - CSW; Nursing Assistant - NA

Hiring Intent and Future Needs
We are looking to fill 4 specific summer openings starting in early May. Exceptional students will be invited to remain on staff as Part-Time caregivers.

AI Assistance
Amy’s Helping Hands does use AI to help highlight candidates who meet the suggested criteria. This program does not disqualify any candidates who apply. 

What Our Caregivers Are Saying

"I love being a caregiver... but being fitted with the right clients allows us to excel. I truly have formed special bonds with my clients... Your collaborative insight, expertise, and organizational skills none of this would be possible. And you're all so friendly! Sure makes getting up everyday to do what I love doing... even better:)"

"Amy is one of the best bosses I had, and AHH is one of my top employers in my 30+ working years!"

More testimonials can be found here: https://www.amyshelpinghands.ca/caregiver-testimonials

Amy's Helping Hands - Quality Homecare Solutions Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, upon request, accommodation will be provided.