Personal Support Worker (PSW)

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

Job summary

An established industry player in health care is seeking dedicated Personal Support Workers to join their compassionate team. In this rewarding role, you will provide essential personal care and support to patients, ensuring their comfort and safety during recovery or throughout their aging process. With a focus on exceptional service and communication, you will become a vital part of the patient's journey, helping them maintain their independence and dignity. This organization is recognized for its commitment to quality care and employee satisfaction, offering competitive wages and flexible hours. If you are passionate about making a difference in people's lives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Paid sick days

Pension options

Weekend premiums

Rural premiums

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Personal Support Worker Certificate or equivalent.
• Ability to provide exceptional personal care and customer service.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Exceptional personal care

Customer service

Communication skills

Physical ability

Education

Personal Support Worker Certificate

RN/RPN Student (completed year one)

Internationally licensed Nurse, Midwife or Physician

Tools

Standard First Aid

Level C CPR

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!

Total Compensation 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
• 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 has successfully completed 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 (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. Click here to learn more about this esteemed honour.

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.