Personal Support Worker

Saint Elizabeth; Milton; On-site; CAD 1,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to clients in their homes. As a Personal Support Worker, you will play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for individuals by delivering compassionate care and companionship. This position offers a competitive compensation package, including a sign-on bonus and extensive benefits. You will be part of a collaborative team focused on continuous learning and professional development. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and want to grow your career in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus

Flexible scheduling

Tuition Assistance Programs

Education bursaries

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Subsidized OPSWA memberships

Qualifications

• Valid PSW certificate and First Aid/CPR certification required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide care, companionship, and daily living support to clients.
• Apply a client-centered approach to meet clients' diverse needs.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Customer Service Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Organizational Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Education

Certificate as a Personal Support Worker (PSW)

Nursing Degree (Foreign Trained)

Job description

We are currently hiring Part-Time Personal Support Workers (PSW) for Community Care in our Assisted Living Facility/for Community Care

$1000.00 sign on bonus + Great benefits and a team that supports your goals

SE Health PSWs are the best of the best. We provide care, companionship, household management, and daily living support to clients in their homes. When you choose to join SE Health, you join a diverse and collaborative care team where you’ll apply your skills – and your heart – to provide services to a roster of clients in your community. You’ll apply a client-centered approach to address clients’ physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and spiritual needs. You’ll make a difference in their lives, and they’ll make a difference in yours!

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.
• Subsidized OPSWA memberships

Qualifications accepted to work as a PSW:

• Valid Certificate as a Personal Support Worker (PSW)
• Foreign trained healthcare professional - Nurse

Requirements:

• Valid Certificate as a Personal Support Worker (PSW)
• Valid Standard First Aid / Level C CPR Certificate
• A valid driver’s license and vehicle.
• Current immunization record (TB test completed within the past 12 months) is required upon hire.
• Criminal Back Check and Current vulnerable sector check screening is required upon hire.
• Availability to work days or evenings; including weekends.
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team, with excellent organizational skills to manage your schedule.
• Well-developed interpersonal and customer service skills, to effectively communicate with clients and to provide companionship to those who need it.
• Effective problem-solving and conflict management skills.
• Basic computer/smartphone skills would be an asset.
• 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 pay, benefits, pension, and work life balance. We’re a great place to work, and we hope you’ll join our team.

Please note that due to the unprecedented circumstance of the Global Pandemic and the resultant public health crisis; and 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 [e-mail] at your earliest convenience.