Personal Support Worker

Saint Elizabeth; Port Colborne; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Personal Support Worker to join their community care team in Port Colborne. This full-time position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment that prioritizes employee development and work-life balance. With a focus on delivering high-quality care, you will play a vital role in enhancing the lives of clients while enjoying perks like paid travel time and flexible scheduling. If you are passionate about making a difference in your community and are ready to grow your career in healthcare, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Group Benefits

RRSP Pension

Education Bursaries

Tuition Assistance

Paid Travel Time

Mobile Device Provided

Uniforms Provided

Flexible Scheduling

Subsidized OPSWA Memberships

Qualifications

• Valid PSW certificate required for this role.
• Must have a valid driver's license and vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal support to clients in their homes and communities.
• Assist with daily living activities and ensure client comfort.

Skills

Personal Support Worker Certification

CPR Certification

Driver's License

Immunization Record

Education

Ontario PSW Training Program

RN or RPN

Developmental Support Worker Certificate

Job description

We are currently hiring a Full-Time Personal Support Worker (PSW) for Community Care in Port Colborne

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

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

Return of Service (ROS): $10,000 to recent PSW graduates in exchange for a 12-month commitment to work full-time in a long-term care home or within the community.

Why join our team?

1. Competitive Compensation. Our Total Rewards package includes a competitive salary, group benefits, RRSP pension, and exclusive perks/discounts available only to SE Health staff.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Manage your life. At SE, you’ll have the flexibility to manage your schedule to balance your life.
5. Subsidized OPSWA memberships
6. Paid travel time, between clients
7. Mobile device and 3 uniforms provided

Qualifications accepted to work as a PSW:

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

Requirements:

1. A valid driver’s license and vehicle.
2. Current CPR Certificate level C
3. Current immunization record (TB test completed within the past 12 months) is required upon hire
4. Current vulnerable sector check screening is required upon hire
5. Availability to work, days including weekends
6. 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

To be eligible for the PSW ROS, a Personal Support Worker must:

New Graduates:

1. Successfully complete an Ontario PSW training program at a publicly-assisted college, career college, district school board or Indigenous Institute that meets the 2022 program standard established by the Ontario Ministry of Colleges and Universities, on or after April 1, 2023;
2. Begin employment with a participating employer between April 1, 2024 and March 31, 2026;
3. Commit to 12 months of employment at a full-time work schedule offered by a participating employer.

OR

Previous Graduates (NEW):

1. Have previously trained as a PSW;
2. For the past 12 months, have not worked in a role providing direct patient, client or resident care as part of an organization providing health care or long-term care services in Ontario;
3. Begin employment with a participating employer between November 18, 2024 and March 31, 2026;
4. Commit to 12 months of employment at a full-time work schedule offered by a participating employer.

About SE Health

At SE, we love what we do. Every day, we bring hope and happiness to clients, homes, and communities across Canada. 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.

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.

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].

Please apply online [e-mail]