Personal Support Worker (PSW), Home Support - Full-Time/Part-Time

VON Canada; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

VON Canada is seeking Personal Support Workers (PSWs) to provide essential personal care and health maintenance in home settings. This position offers opportunities for both full-time and part-time employment and includes a wage enhancement from the Ontario Government. Candidates must meet specific qualifications, including certification and relevant experience, with a strong emphasis on interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Eligible for $3.00 per hour wage enhancement

$10,000 incentive for eligible PSWs committing to 12 months

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Mandatory Personal Support Worker certification is required.
• Current First Aid or CPR certification, if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship, personal care, and health maintenance services to clients.
• Adhere to VON's philosophy, policies, standards, and legislation.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal

Organizational

Problem-solving

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma

Personal Support Worker certification

Current Standard First Aid or CPR Level C Certificate

Job description

Requisition Details:

• Employment Status: Permanent, Full-time and Part-time
• Program: Home Support
• Number of Hours Bi-Weekly: 75
• Work Schedule: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Union/Bargaining Unit: CLAC
• On Call: No
• Existing Vacancy: Yes - currently hiring for an existing vacancy

Job Summary:

The PSW provides personal care and health maintenance to individuals and families in the home setting within the framework of VON philosophy, policies, procedures, and standards in community health care.

This position is eligible for the $3.00 per hour wage enhancement from the Ontario Government for all hours spent directly caring for clients.

Are you a PSW who graduated in Ontario on or after April 1, 2023? You may qualify for the Personal Support Worker Return of Service (PSW ROS) through Health Force Ontario. This program provides a $10,000 incentive in exchange for a 12-month full-time commitment to an eligible employer. More info: https://www.healthforceontario.ca/en/Home/All_Programs/PSW_Return_of_Service

Responsibilities:

The successful candidates will provide companionship, personal care, and health maintenance services to clients in their homes, adhering to VON's philosophy, policies, standards, and legislation.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma (Secondary school education preferred)
• Current Standard First Aid or CPR level C Certificate, if applicable
• Personal Support Worker or Developmental Services Worker certification (mandatory)
• Nursing students with completed first year of RPN or second year of BScN are eligible
• Household management experience
• Experience with elderly, ill individuals, or children
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and problem-solve
• Adaptability to change and various social/economic environments
• Personal vehicle, valid driver's license, and proof of insurance
• Satisfactory Criminal Records Check upon employment
• Vulnerable Sector Search and/or Child Abuse Registry Check may be required
• French language skills are an asset in designated areas
• Ability to wear PPE

Working conditions involve physical activity including lifting, bending, reaching, kneeling, and walking, sitting, or standing for extended periods, with attention to good body mechanics.

Note for Current Employees: Internal applicants should be aware that the posting may remain open beyond the deadline if there are insufficient applicants. The posting may close at discretion or follow a rolling deadline as per the collective agreement.