Personal Support Worker (PSW), Facility

Spectrum Health Care Inc; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,665 - 32,456; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum Health Care Inc is hiring Personal Support Workers (PSWs) for full-time and part-time roles in facility settings in Scarborough, Ontario. The PSWs will provide essential personal care, assisting with activities of daily living to support patients' recovery and well-being.

Applicants should possess a valid PSW certificate, demonstrate exceptional care abilities, and have strong physical and communication skills. This position not only offers the opportunity to work with compassionate colleagues but also to contribute positively to the healthcare system.

Qualifications

• Valid Personal Support Worker Certificate required.
• Demonstrated ability to provide exceptional personal care.
• Valid Standard First Aid and Level C CPR certification.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service excellence

Physical fitness

Verbal communication

Education

Personal Support Worker Certificate

RN/RPN Student (1st year completed)

Internationally licensed Nurse/Midwife/Physician

Job description

• Compensation: CAD 22.26 - CAD 23.56 - hourly

Company Description

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

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.

By joining Spectrum Health Care you will be part of one of Canada’s Best Managed companies and a committed member of a team of highly skilled healthcare professionals.

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.