Personal Support Worker (PSW)

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

Job summary

Spectrum Health Care is seeking Personal Support Workers (PSW) in Thornhill. The role involves providing personal care and support to patients, ensuring their comfort and safety. Candidates must have relevant qualifications and be able to travel within the assigned region. Join a leading company recognized for its commitment to quality care and employee support.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Flexible hours

Paid sick days

Pension options

Rural and weekend premiums

Qualifications

• Valid PSW Certificate or RN/RPN Student with first-year completion.
• G2/G License with vehicle access.
• Valid First Aid and Level C CPR certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assistance with daily living activities.
• Assess and respond to changing patient needs.
• Travel between patients’ residences or facilities.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Education

Personal Support Worker Certificate

RN/RPN Student

Internationally licensed Nurse

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

Total compensation ranges 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 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 the demands of the job (e.g., ability to stand, bend, walk, crouch, kneel, reach freely for extended periods, 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 verbal and written English communication skills (additional languages are considered an asset).

Additional Information

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

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

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

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

Spectrum Health Care is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We aim to attract, engage, and develop a workforce reflecting the communities we serve, believing that a diverse workforce is key to our organization's growth and success.