Personal Support Worker - Palliative Care

Saint Elizabeth; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Hamilton, Ontario is looking for Full-Time Overnight Personal Support Workers (PSW) for community care. Responsibilities include providing personal support and assistance with daily living for clients. Candidates must have a valid PSW certificate and a driver's license. This position offers competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Education bursaries

Flexible scheduling

Paid travel time and mileage

Qualifications

• Valid PSW certificate required.
• Must have a valid driver's license and vehicle.
• Current CPR Certificate level C and First Aid certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal support to clients in community care.
• Assist with daily living activities and mobility.
• Manage schedules to meet client needs.

Skills

Valid Certificate as a Personal Support Worker (PSW)

RN or RPN

Nursing student (2 clinical placements completed)

Valid Developmental Support Worker Certificate

Foreign trained healthcare professional - Nurse

Job description

Overview

We are currently hiring Full-Time Overnight, Personal Support Workers (PSW) for Community Care.

Drive Your Career Forward with Us – We'll Cover Your Mileage and Travel Time

Great benefits and a team that supports your goals

“SE Health really cares about their personal support care staff. They listen; ask for my opinion; and always collaborate with us. A recent increase in wages and benefits make this the best place to deliver care in my community.” – Allison, 15 years at SE Health

Return of Service (ROS): $10,000 to recent PSW graduates in exchange for a 12-month commitment to work full-time in a long-term care home or within the community.

Why join our team?

• Competitive Compensation. Our Total Rewards package includes a competitive salary, group benefits, RRSP pension, on demand pay, car loan support, and exclusive perks/discounts available only to SE Health staff.
• Develop yourself with SE. We have education bursaries, Tuition Assistance Programs, continuing education, training, and professional development to support your lifelong learning. You’ll benefit from our orientation and mentorship programs. Our clinical practice and nursing teams will support you with comprehensive care plans and modern models of care that will mean you’ll always be supported to provide the best possible care to your clients.
• Grow your career. SE Health is a large national organization with diverse healthcare business lines. You’ll have an opportunity – and will be supported – to do different types of roles in different locations if that is what you’re interested in. Or you can pivot to supporting or leadership positions where you can use your skills to contribute and make an impact in different ways.
• Manage your life. At SE, you’ll have the flexibility to manage your schedule to balance your life. You’ll be supported with the time you need to meet the needs of your clients, meet your own needs, develop yourself and your career, and be part of a team.
• Subsidized OPSWAmemberships
• Paid travel time and mileage between clients
• Mobile device and 3 uniforms provided

Qualifications

• Valid Certificate as a Personal Support Worker (PSW)
• RN or RPN
• Nursing student (2 clinical placements completed)
• Valid Developmental Support Worker Certificate
• Foreign trained healthcare professional - Nurse

Requirements

• A valid driver’s license and vehicle.
• Current CPR Certificate level C and First Aid certificate
• Current immunization record (TB test completed within the past 12 months) is required upon hire
• Current vulnerable sector check screening is required upon hire
• Certificate in Advanced Palliative Practice Skills for support workers or willing to take the course
• Availability to work nights (11pm to 7am) and every other weekend.
• This is a physically demanding position and requires hand, arm and shoulder dexterity, sensory ability, lifting to a maximum of approximately fifty-five (55) pounds, walking, climbing stairs, standing, bending, reaching, and frequent movement

Eligibility for ROS

New Graduates:

• Successfully complete an Ontario PSW training program at a publicly-assisted college, career college, district school board or Indigenous Institute that meets the 2022 program standard established by the Ontario Ministry of Colleges and Universities, on or after April 1, 2023
• Begin employment with a participating employer between April 1, 2024 and March 31, 2026
• Commit to 12 months of employment at a full-time work schedule offered by a participating employer

OR

Previous Graduates (NEW):

• Have previously trained as a PSW
• 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
• Begin employment with a participating employer between November 18, 2024 and March 31, 2026
• Commit to 12 months of employment at a full-time work schedule offered by a participating employer

At SE, we love what we do. We are an inclusive workplace offering competitive pay, benefits, pension, and work life balance. We’re a great place to work, and we hope you’ll join our team.

In the interest of health and safety, SE Health requires those who wish to work for this organization to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Fully vaccinated means a person has received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and it has been 14 days since the last dose.

SE Health is committed to the success of all its employees. If you need accommodations because of illness or disability, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail] at your earliest convenience.