Personal Support Worker

Closing the Gap Healthcare; Oakville; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A Canadian healthcare organization is seeking a Personal Support Worker (PSW) to provide compassionate care in Oakville and Milton. The ideal candidate will possess a PSW Certificate or equivalent, and nursing students with at least one year of education are encouraged to apply. This role involves working independently with guidance from a team and contributing to the well-being of clients. Expect casual hours, travel reimbursement, and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Casual Hours

Travel reimbursement

Extensive learning and development opportunities

Culture of recognition and appreciation

Qualifications

• A Personal Support Worker or Equivalent Certificate from a recognized institution is required.
• Nursing students with at least 1 year of completed education are welcome.
• Eligible to work in Canada is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, respite services, and assistance with daily living activities.
• Work independently while being supported by an experienced supervisor.

Skills

Personal Support Worker Certificate

Nursing education completion

Client safety focus

Customer experience delivery

Independent problem-solving

Reliable vehicle access

Education

College Diploma, Personal Support Worker / Health Care

Job description

Role: Personal Support Worker (PSW)

Location: Oakville and Milton

Open for a Casual role.

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 which will provide you with support and guidance.

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
• Nursing students with at least 1 year of completed education

• Internationally trained Registered Nurse, Registered Practical Nurse, Midwife or Physician, Paramedic, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Speech Language Pathologist, Social Worker, Dietician are welcome to apply!
• 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 Driver’s license is a must
• Eligible to work in Canada is required.

What you can expect:

As a member of Closing the Gap Healthcare, we are built to be a Team Made for Caring, you can expect:

• Casual Hours
• Travel reimbursement
• Extensive learning and educational development opportunities
• A culture of performance, recognition, and appreciation
• A commitment to excellence.

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™.

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 client’s families, and CTG’s 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 [e-mail] at your earliest convenience.

Additional Qualifications

Education

• College Diploma, Personal Support Worker / Health Care is required