Personal Support Worker (2024-1714)

Closing the Gap Healthcare; Orangeville; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Personal Support Worker (PSW) to provide empathetic care in the community. In this fulfilling role, you will directly impact clients' lives by delivering personal care and assisting with daily activities. You'll work independently while receiving support from a dedicated team, fostering an environment of lifelong learning. This organization values ethical principles and compassion, offering extensive learning opportunities and a culture of performance. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Travel Stipend

Group benefits including Employee Assistance Plan

Company contributions to RRSP

Co-pay on extended healthcare benefits

Learning and educational development opportunities

Culture of performance and recognition

Qualifications

• Must have a Personal Support Worker or equivalent certificate.
• Nursing students with at least 1 year of education are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assistance with daily living activities.
• Work independently while collaborating with a healthcare team.

Skills

Personal Support Worker Certificate

Nursing education (1 year completed)

Client safety focus

Customer experience delivery

Independent problem-solving

Reliable vehicle access

Canadian Driver’s license

Eligibility to work in Canada

Education

Personal Support Worker Certificate

Nursing education

Job description

Role: Personal Support Worker (PSW)

Location: Orangeville and Shelburne

Open for Full Time and Part Time

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:

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

Skills needed for success:

1. A Personal Support Worker or Equivalent Certificate from a recognized institution.
2. Nursing students with at least 1 year of completed education.
3. Internationally trained Registered Nurse, Registered Practical Nurse are welcome to apply!
4. Outstanding focus on client safety and ability to develop respectful working relationships with clients and families to meet their care needs.
5. Exemplary skills in delivering high-quality customer experiences.
6. A proven track record of being accountable for multiple deliverables, reporting, and high-quality performance.
7. Experience in independent problem solving and recognizing when support from peers and supervisors is needed.
8. Access to a reliable vehicle and Canadian Driver’s license is a must.
9. 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:

1. Full Time Hours.
2. Travel Stipend plus additional paid travel time.
3. Group benefits including an Employee Assistance Plan.
4. Company contributions to your RRSP and co-pay on extended healthcare benefits.
5. Extensive learning and educational development opportunities.
6. A culture of performance, recognition, and appreciation.
7. 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.

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