Personal Support Worker

SE Health; Kingston; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

SE Health is seeking Personal Support Workers (PSW) to join our team in Kingston. This role involves providing compassionate care to clients in community settings while benefiting from competitive compensation packages, including a sign-on bonus and opportunities for professional development. Join us to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus of $2000

Paid travel time

Education bursaries and tuition assistance

Flexible scheduling

Mobile device and uniforms provided

Qualifications

• Requires valid PSW certificate, RN or RPN.
• Physical demands: lifting up to 55 lbs, frequent movement required.
• Current immunization and CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal support and care in community settings.
• Assist clients with daily living activities.
• Manage flexible schedules to meet client needs.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Physical Stamina

Education

Valid Certificate as Personal Support Worker (PSW)

Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)

Developmental Support Worker Certificate

Job description

We are currently hiring Personal Support Workers (PSW) for Community Care and Retirement Home in Kingston

Drive Your Career Forward with Us – We'll Cover Your Mileage and Travel Time

2000 sign on bonus + great benefits and a team that supports your goals

SE Health really cares about their personal support care staff. They listen; ask for my opinion; and always collaborate with us. A recent increase in wages and benefits make this the best place to deliver care in my community .” – Allison, 15 years at SE Health

Why join our team?

• Competitive Compensation . Our Total Rewards package includes a competitive salary, group benefits, RRSP pension, and exclusive perks / discounts available only to SE Health staff.
• Develop yourself with SE. We have education bursaries, Tuition Assistance Programs, continuing education, training, and professional development to support your life-long learning. You’ll benefit from our orientation and mentorship programs. Our clinical practice and nursing teams will support you with comprehensive care plans and modern models of care that will mean you’ll always be supported to provide the best possible care to your clients.
• Grow your career. SE health is a large national organization with diverse healthcare business lines. You’ll have an opportunity – and will be supported – to do different types of roles in different locations if that is what you’re interested in. Or you can pivot to supporting or leadership positions where you can use your skills to contribute and make an impact in different ways.
• Manage your life. At SE, you’ll have the flexibility to manage your schedule to balance your life. You’ll be supported with the time you need to meet the needs of your clients, meet your own needs, develop yourself and your career, and to be part of a team.
• Paid travel time, between clients.
• Mobile device and 3 uniforms provided.

Qualifications accepted to work as a PSW :

• Valid Certificate as a Personal Support Worker (PSW).
• RN or RPN.
• Nursing student (2 clinical placements completed).
• Valid Developmental Support Worker Certificate.
• Foreign trained healthcare professional - Nurse.

Requirements :

• A valid driver’s license and vehicle.
• Current immunization record (TB test completed within the past 12 months) is required upon hire.
• Current vulnerable sector check screening is required upon hire.
• Current Standard CPR level C certificate and FA if applicable.
• Availability to work days OR evenings; including weekends.
• This is a physically demanding position and requires hand, arm and shoulder dexterity, sensory ability, lifting to a maximum of approximately fifty-five (55) pounds, walking, climbing stairs, standing, bending, reaching, and frequent movement.

About Us :

At SE, we love what we do. Every day, we bring hope and happiness to clients, homes, and communities across Canada. We treat each person with dignity and love, like our own family; we build empathy; and we do the right thing. We are always inspired to make a difference. As a not-for-profit social enterprise, we share knowledge, provide the best care, and help each client to realize their most meaningful goals for health and wellbeing. We are an inclusive workplace offering competitive salary, group benefits, RRSP pension, and work-life balance. We’re a great place to work, and we hope you’ll join our team.

In the interest of the health and safety of our patients / clients, employees, and greater good of public health, SE Health requires those that wish to work for this organization to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Fully vaccinated means a person has received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and it has been 14 days since the last dose.

SE Health is committed to the success of all its employees. If you feel you need accommodations because of illness or disability, please do not hesitate to contact the Talent Acquisition Team at [emailprotected] at your earliest convenience.

Personal Support Worker • Kingston, Kingston, Canada