Personal Support Worker (PSW)

Spectrum Health Care Inc; Georgina; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum Health Care is seeking Personal Support Workers in Georgina and Pefferlaw. This role involves providing personal care and support to patients in their homes or facilities. The position offers competitive wages, flexible hours, and an opportunity to make a difference in patients' lives. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and be able to travel within the assigned region. Join a company recognized as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Flexible hours

Paid sick days

Pension options

Rural and weekend premiums

Qualifications

• Physical ability to meet job demands.
• Valid Standard First Aid and Level C CPR certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assistance with daily living activities.
• Continuously assess and respond to patients' needs.
• Travel within the assigned region to provide care.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Education

Personal Support Worker Certificate

RN/RPN Student

Job 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!

We are hiring Personal Support Workers (PSW) in Georgina and Pefferlaw. Come see the difference caring makes. Join Spectrum today!

Wage from $24 to $28 per hour, including travel and applicable premiums.

Job Description

Personal Support Workers play a pivotal role in our healthcare 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.

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

Qualifications

1. 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 has successfully completed at least the first year of the program.
   • Internationally licensed Nurse, Midwife, or Physician.
2. G2/G License with access to a vehicle.
3. Physical ability to meet job demands (e.g., ability to stand, bend, walk, crouch, kneel, reach, lift 23 kg independently, assist clients with standing, walking, sitting, and repositioning in bed).
4. Demonstrated ability to provide exceptional personal care and customer service.
5. Valid Standard First Aid and Level C CPR certifications.
6. Updated immunization record, including TB Test (within the last 6 months).
7. Proficient in verbal and written English communication skills (additional languages are an asset).

Additional Information

Spectrum Health Care is proud to be named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. This award recognizes top Canadian companies for performance, growth, strategy, innovation, culture, and leadership. Click here to learn more about this honor.

We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2005, support will be provided upon request for accommodations throughout the recruitment process.

If you require accommodation due to a disability during recruitment, please contact Human Resources at ([email protected]) for assistance.

Spectrum Health Care is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. We aim to attract, engage, and develop a workforce that reflects the communities we serve, which is key to our success.