Personal Support Worker (PSW, DSW, HCA, Nursing Student), Full-Time/Part-Time/Casual

CareerArc; Quinte West; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team making a difference in the lives of individuals in your community! As a Personal Support Worker, you'll provide essential personal care and support to clients in their homes, helping them maintain their independence and quality of life. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to assist with daily living activities, meal preparation, and mobility assistance. With competitive salaries, comprehensive training, and various benefits, this position is perfect for compassionate individuals looking to make a positive impact. Embrace the chance to grow in a supportive environment while being part of a mission-driven organization focused on enhancing the lives of those in need.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Health and dental benefits

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Travel compensation

Smartphone provided

$3.00 per hour wage enhancement

$5000 Health Force Ontario incentive

Qualifications

• Certificate in PSW, HCA, or DSW required.
• Valid driver's license and vehicle access needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assist with daily living activities.
• Plan meals and perform light household duties.

Skills

Compassionate Care

Personal Care Assistance

Mobility Assistance

Meal Preparation

Criminal Records Check

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Education

Certificate in Personal Support Worker (PSW)

Health Care Aide (HCA)

Developmental Service Worker (DSW)

Nursing Student

Job description

Title: Personal Support Worker (PSW, DSW, HCA, Nursing Student), Full-Time/Part-Time/Casual

Description: VON Canada is currently hiring compassionate Personal Support Workers (PSWs) to work in Belleville, Trenton, Picton and Bancroft, ON for our Home Support Program! To support the privacy of VON clients, this role requires you to be fully licensed to drive in Canada, and have a vehicle to drive yourself between clients throughout your shift.

Existing Vacancy: Yes – we're currently hiring candidates for an existing vacancy in this position.

The Power to Change Lives!

What we can offer you:

1. Competitive salaries and vacation time
2. Tiered Benefits (health, dental, LTD) & an Employee Assistance Program
3. Defined Benefit Pension Plan with company contribution
4. Travel compensation
5. Comprehensive orientation program with training provided to support advanced skill sets and requirements
6. Smartphone provided to keep you connected during work time
7. $3.00 per hour wage enhancement from the Ontario Government for all hours spent directly caring for clients
8. $5000 Health Force Ontario PSW Return of Service incentive for full-time commitment where eligible

What we need from you:

1. Certificate in Personal Support Worker (PSW) program or Health Care Aide (HCA) or Developmental Service Workers (DSWs)
2. Nursing students or internationally educated nurses are eligible to apply
3. A valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle is required
4. A current and original copy of a satisfactory Criminal Records Check is required and a Vulnerable Sector Search and/or a Child Abuse Registry Check may be required
5. Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

What you'll be doing:

1. Work with clients in their homes to provide personal care
2. Assist with daily living activities, such as grooming, dressing and bathing
3. Provide respite care
4. Plan and prepare meals and light household duties
5. Help with mobility and transfers
6. Monitor and maintain household safety
7. …and much more!

About us: VON is a non-profit organization that provides clinical, personal and social support to people who want to live every day to the fullest while remaining in their own homes and communities. VON Canada is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities and to providing accessibility accommodations where required. For more information, please visit http://www.von.ca/en/accessibility.

Attention Current Employees (Internal Applicants): If you are applying to a unionized position and you are a member of its bargaining unit, please be aware that this posting may remain open beyond the deadline if there are not enough applicants to fill the position(s). If the posting remains open after the initial deadline, VON may close the posting at its discretion or a rolling deadline equivalent to the posting period specified in your Collective Agreement will be deemed, and each successive period will be treated as a separate posting for purposes of comparing seniority between candidates.