Personal Support Worker (PSW), Facility

Spectrum Health Care Inc; Area E (Thornhill); On-site; CAD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum Health Care Inc is seeking full time and part time Personal Support Workers (PSWs) to work in Thornhill. You will play a vital role in providing personal care and support for patients in facility settings.

The ideal candidates should possess a valid PSW certificate or suitable qualifications and demonstrate exceptional customer service skills. A commitment to diversity and inclusion is fundamental to our workforce.

Qualifications

• Valid certification required from a recognized program.
• Ability to assist clients with mobility.
• Skills in communication and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assistance with daily living activities.
• Assess and respond to patients' changing needs.
• Travel within assigned region to provide care.

Skills

Exceptional personal care

Customer service

Verbal and written English communication

Physical ability to meet job demands

Education

Valid Personal Support Worker Certificate

RN/RPN Student (successful completion of year one)

Internationally licensed Nurse, Midwife or Physician

Tools

First Aid and CPR certification

Job description

Spectrum Health Care is hiring full time and part time Personal Support Workers (PSWs) to work in facility settings in Thornhill.

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.

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)
• Continually assess, anticipate, identify, and respond to new and 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
• 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
• Two Step TB Test (last 12 months)
• Proficient verbal and written English communication skills (Additional language skills considered an asset)

Additional Information

This position is a current vacancy

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.