Personal Support Worker (PSW)

Spectrum Health Care (SHC); Ottawa; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Spectrum Health Care (SHC) is seeking dedicated Personal Support Workers (PSWs) in Ottawa to provide personal care and support. This part-time role is vital to our healthcare system, and qualified candidates who are compassionate and reliable are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will engage with patients and help maintain their quality of life at home.

Qualifications

• Certified PSW or equivalent nursing educational track.
• Demonstrated ability for customer service in a health care context.
• Physical capability to assist clients safely and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assistance with daily living activities.
• Communicate changing needs of patients to support staff.
• Perform tasks as directed under the supervision of a Home Support Supervisor.

Skills

Exceptional personal care

Customer service

Verbal and written English communication

Education

Valid Personal Support Worker Certificate

Standard First Aid and Level C CPR

Updated immunization record

Job description

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Company Description

We are currently hiring part time / casual

Company Description

We are currently hiring part time / casual Personal Support Workers (PSWs) in Ottawa and surrounding areas.

At Spectrum Health Care our mission is re-imagining home care for clients and families to provide products and services they need, whenever care is required, delivered by the most qualified and compassionate staff.

By joining Spectrum Health Care you will be part of one of Canada’s Best Managed companies and a committed member of a team of highly skilled healthcare professionals.

At Spectrum Health Care our mission is re-imagining home care for clients and families to provide products and services they need, whenever care is required, delivered by the most qualified and compassionate staff.

By joining Spectrum Health Care you will be part of one of Canada’s Best Managed companies and a committed member of a team of highly skilled healthcare professionals.

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 assesses, anticipates, identifies, and responds to new and changing needs of patients and communicates 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
• Physical ability to meet the demands of the job (ex : 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 immunization record including TB Test (last 6 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.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Employment type

Part-time

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Hospitals and Health Care

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