Personal Support Worker- Durham Region

CBI Health Group; Whitby; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate Personal Support Workers to join their dynamic team in the Durham region. In this rewarding role, you will provide essential personal care to clients in their homes, ensuring they live safely and independently. You will have the chance to contribute to an innovative care model that emphasizes flexibility and independence, allowing you to build meaningful relationships with your clients. This position offers competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, along with opportunities for career development and ongoing training. If you are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid orientation and ongoing training

Career development opportunities

Flexible work environments

Qualifications

• Certification in Personal Support Work or related health care fields is essential.
• Must have current CPR and First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Support clients in their homes to promote safety and independence.
• Observe and report changes in clients' conditions to supervisors.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills in English

Ability to communicate in French or other languages

Reliability

Strong organization skills

Ability to lift up to 35 lbs (16 kg)

Education

Personal Support Worker Certificate

Certification as a Home Support Worker

Current CPR and First Aid Certification

Health care program enrollment (post first year)

Tools

Valid Driver's License

Own Vehicle

Job description

Personal Support Worker - Durham region!

Here is a look at our total rewards:

• Competitive wages starting at $22.33 an hour in total compensation for direct care!
• Full Time, Part Time & Casual Hours Available
• Comprehensive benefits package including travel pay
• Paid orientation and ongoing training
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Flexible Work Environments: Opportunities to provide care in private homes, retirement communities and long term care facilities

What you will need to be successful

• Your Personal Support Worker Certificate, or valid certification as a Home Support Worker, Home Support worker level II, Home Support worker level III, Health Care aid or personal attendant
• Students currently enrolled (post first year) in health care programs such as nursing, rehab, para medicine or have a valid certificate as a Developmental Support Worker or a valid certificate as an RN, RPN, or Practical Nurse, midwife or physician (either domestic or internationally–trained)
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification
• A clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening within the last 12 months
• Proof of a negative TB test within the last 12 months and an up-to-date immunization record
• Ability to travel from home to home within the community
• Commitment to work every other weekend
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills required; the ability to communicate in French or other languages is considered an asset
• Reliability and strong organization skills
• Ability to safely lift up to 35 lbs. (16 kg)
• Comfortable travelling around Durham Region
• Valid Drivers License and Own Vehicle

Your role

As a caring, responsible health care team member, you will support clients to be as safe and independent in their homes as possible, helping them to live their best lives. You will provide personal care to clients in their home, and may assist them to mobilize and perform light exercises. You will act at all times with the client and their family at the heart of all you do, observing, documenting, and reporting any changes in their condition to your Manager/Supervisor. You may be required to perform light housekeeping tasks as indicated in client care plans.

There is also opportunity to join the CBI Home Health Durham OHT Leading Practice team, this is an exciting chance to be part of a new and innovative care model called "neighborhood care model," where we offer competitive wages, flexibility and independence and you’ll spend less time traveling and more time really getting to know your patients and their families.

Join us at CBI Home Health – Because Your Care Matters.

To learn more about CBI, please visit www.cbihomehealth.ca

CBI Home Health is committed to providing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe and accepted as their authentic selves. We actively seek qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion and contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives that help us innovate and provide the best possible care to our clients.

We are committed to fostering a positive experience for all Indigenous applicants whether you’re First Nations (status or non-status), Inuit or Metis and welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristics that make each of us different.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and CBI Policies on Accommodation, a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of our hiring process. Please inform your recruiter if you have any accommodation requests.