Personal Support Worker (PSW)

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

Job summary

Spectrum Health Care is seeking Personal Support Workers (PSWs) in Scarborough. The role involves providing essential personal care and support to patients in their homes or facilities, ensuring their comfort and safety. Candidates must possess a valid PSW certificate or equivalent qualifications, along with strong communication skills and the physical ability to meet job demands. Join a company recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies and make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Flexible hours

Paid sick days

Pension options

Weekend premiums

Qualifications

• Physical ability to meet job demands.
• Valid Standard First Aid and Level C CPR certifications.
• Updated immunization record.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assistance with daily living activities.
• Continuously assess and respond to the changing needs of patients.
• Travel within the assigned region between patients’ residences.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Education

Personal Support Worker Certificate

RN/RPN Student

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 (PSWs) in Scarborough. Come see the difference caring makes. Join Spectrum today!

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

Job Description

Personal Support Workers play a pivotal role in our healthcare 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.
• Continuously assess, anticipate, identify, and respond to the 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 the assigned region between patients’ residences or facilities is required.

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 at least the first year of the program.
  • Internationally licensed Nurse, Midwife, or Physician.
• Physical ability to meet job demands (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).
• Demonstrated ability to provide exceptional personal care and customer service.
• Valid Standard First Aid and Level C CPR certifications.
• Updated immunization record, including TB test within the last 12 months.
• Proficient verbal and written English communication skills (additional languages are an asset).

Additional Information

Spectrum Health Care is proud to be named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. This award recognizes top Canadian companies for performance, growth, strategy, innovation, culture, 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 upon request for accommodations throughout the recruitment process.

If you require accommodation due to a disability during recruitment, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail].

Spectrum Health Care is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture. We aim to attract, engage, and develop a workforce that reflects the communities we serve, recognizing that diversity is key to our growth and success.