Personal Support Worker (PSW)

Spectrum Health Care (SHC); East Gwillimbury; On-site; CAD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum Health Care (SHC) is hiring Personal Support Workers in East Gwillimbury and Mt. Albert. The role involves providing personal care, assisting with daily living activities, and supporting patients and families to help them recover or remain at home. Travel is required within the region.

Eligible hires may receive government incentives up to $10,000. The company emphasizes competitive wages, flexible hours, and inclusion in a diverse, supportive workplace.

Qualifications

• Valid Personal Support Worker Certificate or equivalent program.
• G2/G license with access to a vehicle.
• Physical ability to perform job duties (lifting 23 kg, etc.).
• Excellent personal care and customer service abilities.
• Valid Standard First Aid and Level C CPR.
• Valid Vulnerable Sector Criminal Check.
• Up-to-date immunization including TB test.
• Proficient English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assistance with daily living activities in clients' homes or facilities.
• Assess and respond to changing patient needs and coordinate resources.
• Perform tasks under supervision of a Home Support Supervisor.
• Travel within the assigned region between patients’ residences or facilities.

Skills

English communication

Personal care

Customer service

Home care support

Education

PSW certificate

RN/RPN student

International nursing license

Job description

Company Description

Your happiness and well-being are top priorities at Spectrum! We offer the most competitive wages, flexible hours, paid sick days, pension options, rural and weekend premiums and more!

Job Opportunity

We are hiring Personal Support Workers (PSW) in East Gwillimbury and Mt. Albert. Eligible hires may receive up to $10,000 in government incentives. Terms and program requirements may apply.

Job Description

Personal Support Workers play a pivotal role in our health care system. At Spectrum Health Care, they work closely with our patients and their families, providing personal care and support with activities of daily living. The care provided by Personal Support Workers ensures patients can recover safely from an acute illness or remain in their homes throughout the aging process.

• Provide personal care and assistance with activities of daily living (bathing, toileting, skincare, light meal preparation, feeding etc) in personal residences or facilities
• Continuously assess, anticipate, identify, and respond to new and changing needs of patients and communicate available Total Care resources to patients when appropriate
• Perform delegated and/or assigned tasks under the supervision of a Home Support Supervisor
• Staff are required to travel within assigned region between patients’ residences or facilities

Qualifications

• Have one of the following qualifications (required):
  • Valid Personal Support Worker Certificate from a Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities or the Ministry of Education approved program
  • RN/RPN Student who with a minimum successful completion of year one of the program
  • Internationally licensed Nurse, Midwife or Physician
• G2/G License with access to a vehicle
• Physical ability to meet the demands of the job (e.g., ability to stand, bend, walk, crouch, kneel and reach freely for extended periods, ability to lift 23 kg independently, ability to assist clients with standing, walking, sitting; able to reposition clients in bed)
• Demonstrated ability to provide exceptional personal care and customer service
• Valid Standard First Aid and Level C CPR
• Valid Vulnerable Sector Criminal Check
• Updated immunization record including TB Test (last 6 months)
• Proficient verbal and written English communication skills (Additional language skills considered an asset)

Additional Information

This position is a current vacancy.

Accessibility & Diversity

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2005, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation because of disability through the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] for assistance.

Spectrum Health Care is committed to fostering, cultivating and building a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion within our organization. We strive to attract, engage and develop a workforce that reflects the diverse communities that we serve and we know a diverse workforce is key to the growth and success of our organization.