Personal Support Worker (PSW)

Spectrum Health Care Inc; Mississauga; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking health care provider as a Personal Support Worker in Mississauga! This role is vital in ensuring patients receive the personal care they need to recover and thrive in their own homes. You will assist with daily living activities, assess patients' needs, and provide compassionate support. Spectrum Health Care is dedicated to employee well-being, offering competitive wages and flexible hours. Be part of a diverse and inclusive team that values your contributions and fosters a culture of growth and excellence. If you are passionate about making a difference in people's lives, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Flexible Hours

Paid Sick Days

Pension Options

Weekend Premiums

Rural Premiums

Qualifications

• Valid PSW Certificate or equivalent nursing qualifications required.
• Exceptional personal care and customer service skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assistance with daily living activities.
• Assess and respond to patients' changing needs effectively.

Skills

Personal Care

Customer Service

Physical Endurance

Communication Skills

Education

Personal Support Worker Certificate

RN/RPN Student

Internationally Licensed Nurse

Tools

Standard First Aid

CPR Level C

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 Mississauga. Come see the difference caring makes. Join Spectrum today!

Wages from $24-26 per hour PLUS weekend and rural premiums available.

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.
• Continually 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.
• 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 with a minimum successful completion of year one of the program.
  • Internationally licensed Nurse, Midwife, or Physician.
• 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.
• Updated TB Test (within the last 12 months).
• Proficient verbal and written English communication skills (additional language skills considered an asset).

Additional Information

Spectrum Health Care is thrilled to be named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. This award recognizes top companies across Canada for overall performance, sustained growth, strategy, capabilities and innovation, culture and commitment, and leadership.

We thank all applicants; however, only those individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

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.