Personal Support Worker 'HCT' eHomecare, Pediatric/Palliative, Nights/Weekends - Full-time

VON; Sarnia; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Orientation program

Benefits package

Pension plan

Smartphone provided

Travel compensation

Vacation time

Job summary

VON Canada is hiring a Health Care Technician to provide direct, in-home care under the guidance of a Directing Registered Nurse. You will work nights and weekends, delivering hands-on support, documentation, and coordination to patients across the Chatham-Kent to Sarnia-Lambton region.

Training and scope expansion are available as you grow in this role. This regular, full-time position offers a comprehensive benefits package, travel compensation, a pension plan, and a strong orientation to help

Qualifications

• PSW certification required
• DSW certification will be considered
• CPR and First Aid certification current
• Palliative Care Level I or willingness to complete within 1 year
• 1–2 years PSW experience preferred
• Own vehicle and valid driver’s license with insurance
• Criminal Records Check current and satisfactory
• Ability to wear PPE

Responsibilities

• Observe and document patient records in EMR
• Provide personal care and assist with ADLs
• Administer medications as directed
• Engage with family/caregiver
• Identify resources needed at home
• Communicate with DRN via real-time monitoring
• Collaborate to modify care plan based on outcomes
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Communication

Care plan modification

Education

PSW certification

DSW certification

CPR & First Aid

Palliative Care Level I

Criminal Records Check

Tools

EMR software

Smartphone monitoring

PPE usage

Job description

Position at VON Canada (Ontario).Employment Status: Regular, Full-time (1.Work Schedule: Nights, Weekends.Union/Bargaining Unit: SEIULocation(s): Float Line between Chatham-Kent and Sarnia-LambtonO...

Description

Position at VON Canada (Ontario) Requisition Details: Employment Status: Regular, Full-time (1.0 FTE)
Program Name: eHomecare
Number of Hours Bi-Weekly: 80
Work Schedule: Nights, Weekends
Union/Bargaining Unit: SEIU Location(s): Float Line between Chatham-Kent and Sarnia-LambtonOn Call: YesExisting Vacancy: Yes - we're currently hiring candidates for an existing vacancy in this position.

About us

VON Canada is a not-for-profit organization providing home and community care services for over 125 years. Focusing on person-centred care, we provide people with the support they need and want at home and in the community so they can live healthier, happier lives surrounded by loved ones.

VON - At the heart of care.

About the role

As a Health Care Technician (HCT), you provide direct hands-on care to patients in the comfort of their homes under the guidance of a Directing Registered Nurse (DRN), whom you connect to virtually. This is an exciting opportunity for you to make a difference in the lives of patients of all ages, including those receiving end-of-life care, managing complex conditions, and pediatric patients. You will receive training to enhance your skills and expand your practice, enabling you to deliver exceptional care and support.

What we offer

• Work to an extended scope of practice after receiving specialized VON training (e.g. subcutaneous medications, G-Tube feeds and flushes, bladder irrigation)
• Comprehensive orientation program to ensure your success
• Ongoing professional development to enhance your skills and knowledge
• Competitive salary and vacation time
• Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, LTD) for eligible employees and an Employee Assistance Program
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan with company contributions for eligible employees
• Smartphone to help you stay organized and connected throughout your day
• Travel compensation and mileage

What you'll do

• Under the direction of the DRN:
• Observe and document the patient's electronic medical record
• Provide personal care support and assist with activities of daily living and medication administration
• Engage with the family/caregiver
• Identify additional resources required in the patient's home
• Communicate with the DRN through Smartphone Technology via a real-time electronic monitoring system
• Collaborate with the DRN to develop and modify the patient's care plan based on patient outcomes
• Perform other duties as assigned

What we are looking for

• Personal Support Worker (PSW) certification
• Developmental Support Worker (DSW) certification will be considered
• One to two years' experience as a PSW
• Current CPR and First Aid certification
• Fundamentals of Palliative Care- Level I (or a commitment to complete within one year)
• Experience in Palliative or acute care (hospital) preferred
• AHPCE course completion is an asset
• Have a personal vehicle and possess both a current driver's license and proof of vehicle insurance
• A current and original copy of a satisfactory Criminal Records Check
• Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

VON Canada

Careers that fit your life. A quick note: This posting is for recruitment purposes. Full job descriptions are available. Working conditions and physical demands: This role requires a detail-oriented approach in a dynamic environment, with physical activity including lifting, carrying (using proper techniques), bending, reaching, kneeling, and other movements that emphasize good body mechanics. Individuals in the role are required to walk, sit, stand, and climb stairs throughout the day, with some tasks requiring fine hand movements.

Attention Current Employees (Internal Applicants)

If you are applying to a unionized position and you are a member of its bargaining unit, please be aware that this posting may remain open beyond the deadline if there are not enough applicants to fill the position(s). If the posting remains open after the initial deadline, VON may close the posting at its’ discretion or a rolling deadline equivalent to the posting period specified in your Collective Agreement will be deemed, and each successive period will be treated as a separate posting for purposes of comparing seniority between candidates.

VON Canada is committed to embracing and celebrating equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) as fundamental to living out our values of Respect, Compassion, and Excellence in all that we do.