Personal Support Worker - Eganville/Cobden

Access-Healthcare-Services-Inc.-; Eganville; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP match

Paid mileage

Paid training and education

Company sponsored health and dental

Job summary

Access Healthcare Services Inc. is seeking dedicated Personal Support Workers to serve clients in the Eganville/Cobden area.

This full-time position (also part-time available) offers shifts with morning and evening coverage and a competitive hourly wage of CAD 25.50–26.75. You will assist clients with daily living activities, bathing, hygiene, mobility, light housekeeping, meal prep, and coordination with nurses and therapists.

Qualifications

• Must hold a PSW or DSW certificate or successful first year nursing completion.
• Strong English communication skills required; bilingualism is an asset.
• Must provide proof of Covid-19 vaccination and have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with bathing, hygiene, dressing and activities of daily living.
• Support mobility, transfers, positioning and range-of-motion exercises as per plan.
• Assist with feeding, meal prep, and light housekeeping.
• Document changes in condition and report to supervisor; follow care plans.

Skills

English communication

Reliable transportation

Willingness to travel

Bilingual (asset)

Education

PSW or DSW certificate

Nursing year 1 completion

Job description

Personal Support Worker - Eganville/Cobden

Personal Support Services Full Time Eganville, ON $25.50 - $26.75 CAD per hour

Access Healthcare Services is a leading home and community healthcare provider serving the Ottawa and Champlain region. AHS provides nursing, personal and home support services on behalf of Ontario Health at Home, insurance providers, community partners and private individuals. AHS holds exemplary status with Accreditation Canada and offers a range of nursing and support services including specialty and ambulatory care clinics, in home nursing and personal support, corporate wellness services and facility staffing relief.

Access Healthcare Services Inc. is currently looking for full time and part time Personal Support Workers (PSW) to service our home and community care clients in the Eganville/Cobden region. Morning and evening shifts available.

Government funded incentives:

• Up to $10,000 for recent graduates (April 1, 2023 onwards)
• Up to $10,000 for PSW’s returning to the profession
  

If you qualify you can claim multiple incentives (up to $30,000).

More information about these incentives can be seen below.

What we offer:

• Additional $1.00/hour evening and weekend premium
• $500 referral bonus
• Salary: $25.50-$26.75 per hour
• RRSP match
• Paid mileage
• Paid training and education
• Company sponsored health and dental benefits for you and your family
• Flexible work environment which is based on your availability

What will you do:

• Assist clients with bathing (partial, complete, tub, or shower)
• Assist clients with oral hygiene, hair care, dressing, and all activities of daily living
• Assist clients with ambulation, transferring, and positioning in bed or chair
• Assist with physio exercises, ROM, etc. as per therapist’s care plan
• Assist clients with feeding and light meal preparation
• Perform light housekeeping duties as per service plan
• Make/change clients bedding as required
• Assist clients with toileting or incontinence care
• Assist and/or remind client to take medication (Do not administer medication)
• Report any changes in health condition, or safety risks to immediate supervisor
• Perform delegated tasks, specific to each client; delegated by nurse or immediate supervisor

What will you need:

• PSW or DSW Certificate or a successful first year nursing completion
• Proof of Covid-19 vaccination
• Vehicle required with valid driver’s license
• Car insurance with a liability of $2 million
• Valid CPR
• Step 2 TB Test (Completed within the last 2 years)
• Vulnerable Sector Police Check (less than 3 months old)
• Must be available to work every second weekend
• Must be available for 20 hours per week minimum

The skills and qualities we look for:

• Kind and compassionate approach to care
• Flexible & reliable
• Comfortable traveling to client’s home
• Strong communication skills in English (verbal & written)
• Bilingual (an asset)
• Willingness to drive & travel
• Use of an insured reliable vehicle
• Ability to provide holistic, client centered care
• Ability to work independently and part of a team
• Cultural education and experience
• Able to stand, bend, squat, kneel and reach freely; able to freely lift up to 35 pounds;
• Ability to travel up to 45 minutes if needed

Incentives:

We welcome students and recent graduates to join us and enjoy the incentives funded by the Health Force Ontario:

• $10,000 to recent PSW graduates on or after April 1, 2023 in exchange for a 12-month commitment to AHSI.
• $10,000 to PSW who were previously trained and, 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.

Access Healthcare Services Inc. is proud to announce that it has recently (2023) been awarded a 4 year Accreditation with Exemplary Standing, the highest award by Accreditation Canada. We are a nurse managed home healthcare organization that provides services on behalf of Ontario Health at Home, private individuals, insurance companies and other municipal and provincial organizations in various sectors.

As an equal opportunity employer, AHS is committed to diversity, inclusion and accessibility. AHS welcomes and encourages applications from all people. Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

We would like to thank everyone in advance for their interest in AHS, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview.