- Personal Support Worker FT

St. Joseph’s Care Group; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Ontario is seeking a full-time Personal Support Worker. The successful candidate will provide care to elderly clients in long-term care and must possess a Personal Support Worker certificate. Experience with elderly clients is preferred. Competitive pay ranging from $27.08 to $28.59 per hour with shifts including days, evenings, and weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience working with elderly clients.
• Experience in a long term care home preferred.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to clients.
• Assist with daily living activities.
• Work in shifts including weekends.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Team player

Education

Personal Support Worker certificate

Job description

Overview

At St. Joseph's Care Group (SJCG), our diverse workforce strengthens our ability to provide culturally competent care and innovative solutions to the complex needs of our clients and communities. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to help address under-representation and foster greater inclusivity and belonging at SJCG. Accommodations are available upon request at any stage in the selection process. Bargaining unit applicants will be considered prior to other applicants in accordance with the terms of the applicable collective agreement.

We thank you for your interest; however, only candidates selected for an interview may be contacted.

Role

Position: Personal Support Worker (25-0000773)

Bargaining Unit: UNIFOR-HRM

Status: Full Time

Department: Birch Grove

Site: Hogarth Riverview Manor

Shifts: Days / Evenings including weekends (8 hour rotation)

Rate of Pay: $27.08 - $28.59 per hour

Responsibilities

Note: The original job description provided did not include a separate list of responsibilities. Please ensure to add specific duties and tasks relevant to the Personal Support Worker role when finalizing the posting.

Qualifications

• Qualified candidates must possess a Personal Support Worker certificate
• Experience working with elderly clients
• Experience in a long term care home preferred
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as a team player
• Demonstrated regular attendance at work

Condition of Employment

• This position shall be conditional upon a satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) where indicated, to ensure the absence of relevant criminal convictions.
• Offers of employment made to external candidates are conditional upon providing proof of COVID-19 vaccination as per the policy or proof of valid medical exemption, prior to the offered effective date. If proof of vaccination or valid medical exemption is not provided, the offer of employment is rescinded.

Note

Accommodations are available upon request at any stage in the selection process. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply and support an inclusive and equitable workplace.