Personal Support Worker (PSW)

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

Job summary

A leading health care provider in Toronto is seeking dedicated Personal Support Workers to provide critical assistance to patients with daily living activities. The ideal candidates will have a valid Personal Support Worker Certificate or be an RN/RPN Student who has completed at least the first year of their program. This role necessitates physical endurance and effective communication skills. Candidates will play an important part in ensuring the well-being of patients and fostering their recovery at home or in facilities. Competitive wages from $24-26 per hour with additional premiums are offered.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Paid sick days

Pension options

Weekend premiums

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Personal Support Worker Certificate or approved equivalent.
• Ability to lift 23 kg independently and assist clients as needed.
• Valid Standard First Aid and CPR Level C certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assistance with daily living activities.
• Assess and respond to the changing needs of patients.
• Perform assigned tasks under the supervision of a Home Support Supervisor.

Skills

Physical endurance

Exceptional personal care

Verbal and written English communication

Ability to assist clients

Education

Personal Support Worker Certificate

Completed year one of RN/RPN program

Internationally licensed Nurse, Midwife or Physician

Job description

Job Description

Company 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 Scarborough. Come see the difference caring makes. Join Spectrum today!

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

Responsibilities

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
• Valid Vulnerable Sector Criminal Check
• Updated immunization record including 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 () 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.