Personal Support Worker

Closing the Gap Healthcare; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare services provider in Hamilton is seeking a compassionate Personal Support Worker to deliver excellent care in the community. This role requires a PSW certification, reliable transportation, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with healthcare teams. Join us to kickstart your career and enjoy a supportive work culture with great benefits.

Benefits

Travel stipend

Group benefits including an Employee Assistance Plan

RRSP contributions

Learning and development opportunities

Performance recognition culture

Qualifications

• PSW or equivalent certification from a recognized institution.
• Ability to develop respectful relationships with clients.
• Reliable vehicle access and Canadian driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assistance with daily living.
• Work independently while collaborating with a team.
• Make a direct impact on clients' lives.

Skills

Personal Support Worker Certificate

Client safety focus

Customer service skills

Problem-solving

English proficiency

Education

Secondary School preferred

PSW Certification required

Job description

Location - Halton - Oakville Milton Campbellville

Casual

Friday Saturday and Sunday - 2 pm -10 pm

Monday - Thursday - 2 pm - 10 pm

Closing the Gap Healthcare (CTG) is dedicated to providing Canadians with the highest level of care across a wide range of home-based and community-setting services.

We are looking for a compassionate and independent Personal Support Worker (PSW) that can provide excellent and empathetic care to our clients in the community. Our PSWs will be working under the supervision of our Client Services Supervisor and with our team of healthcare providers. If you are looking for work-life balance and supportive work culture then you are exactly what were looking for!

Newly registered PSWs; Nursing students with at least 1 year of completed education and / or internationally trained Nurses who are waiting for their CNO registration are welcome to apply

Who we are :

Closing the Gap Healthcare (CTG) is proud to be a Canadian-owned award-winning fully accredited and government (Ministry of Health) funded organization. We are dedicated to providing people of all ages the highest level of care across a wide range of home-based and clinic healthcare services. Everything we do is based on ethical principles and compassion together with our commitment to meet the highest practice standards. We are in every way A Team Made for Caring.

What you will be doing :

You will be making a direct impact on the clients lives by providing personal care respite services and assistance with activities of daily living.

You will be working independently in the community but at the same time enjoy working with a collaborative team with the guidance and direction of an experienced supervisor At CTG we foster an environment of lifelong learning and sharing best practice

Skills needed for success :

• A Personal Support Worker or Equivalent Certificate from a recognized institution
• Outstanding focus on client safety and ability to develop respectful working relationships with clients and families to meet their care needs
• Exemplary skills in delivering high-quality customer experiences
• A proven track record of being accountable for multiple deliverables reporting and high-quality performance
• Experience in independent problem solving and recognizing when support from peers and supervisors is needed
• Access to a reliable vehicle and Canadian Drivers license is a must
• St. Thomas : reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
• Secondary School (preferred)
• English (required)
• PSW Certification (required)

What you can expect :

• Travel Stipend
• Group benefits including an Employee Assistance Plan
• Company contributions to your RRSP and co-pay on extended healthcare benefits
• Extensive learning and educational development opportunities
• A culture of performance recognition and appreciation
• A commitment to excellence.

New PSW Graduates

Join CTG as a recent Personal Support Worker (PSW) graduate and kickstart your career with the new Health Force Ontario PSW Incentive earning up to $10000 for a 12-month commitment to full-time work.

Terms and conditions apply. For more information visit Health Force Ontario PSW Initiatives

The Not so Fine Print :

We are excited you are considering applying to become a valued member of our Team Made for Caring.

This position is open to individuals who are eligible to work in Canada and who meet all the essential requirements stated above. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process as required under the CTG Accessibility policy.

Closing the Gap is committed to a high-quality and safe environment for our team members and clients / families. At Closing the Gap we strongly encourage all new hires to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza as unvaccinated team members put themselves co-workers their clients their clients families and CTGs communities at unnecessary risk.

Closing the Gap is committed to the success of all its team members. If you feel you need accommodations because of illness or disability please do not hesitate to contact Human Resources at your earliest convenience.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Closing the Gap Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.

Key Skills

Nursing Home Experience,Developmental Disabilities Experience,Direct Support,Computer Operation,Caregiving,Case Management,Special Needs,Training & Development,Child Protective Services,Experience with Children,Word Processing,Addiction Counseling

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1