Personal Support Worker (PSW), Facility

Spectrum Health Care Inc; Newmarket; On-site; CAD 30,665 - 32,456; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Flexible hours

Paid sick days

Pension options

Job summary

Spectrum Health Care Inc is looking for dedicated Personal Support Workers (PSW) to join our team in Newmarket. PSWs play a vital role in providing personal care and support to our patients, ensuring they can recover safely or maintain their well-being.

The role requires a valid PSW certificate or equivalent qualifications, strong communication skills, and the physical ability to assist clients. Spectrum offers competitive wages, flexible scheduling, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Physical ability to meet demands of the job, including lifting and assisting clients.
• Proficient communication skills, additional language skills an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assistance with daily living activities.
• Assess and respond to changing needs of patients.
• Travel between patients’ residences or facilities.

Skills

Exceptional personal care

Customer service

Physical stamina

Verbal and written English communication

Basic first aid and CPR

Education

Valid Personal Support Worker Certificate

RN/RPN Student (minimum completion of year one)

Internationally licensed Nurse, Midwife, or Physician

Job description

• Compensation: CAD 22.26 - CAD 23.56 - hourly

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 to work in a facility setting in Newmarket. Come see the difference caring makes. Join Spectrum today!

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 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

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.