Personal Support Worker (PSW) - Niagara Falls

freelance.ca; Niagara Falls; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare services provider in the Niagara Region is searching for a Personal Support Worker to assist patients with daily living activities. This position requires a PSW Certificate and 1 year of relevant experience. The role offers weekly pay and consistent hours, with the need to work flexible shifts including nights and weekends.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Consistent hours

Growth opportunity

Qualifications

• 1 year relevant experience in healthcare.
• Knowledge about healthcare rules and regulations.
• Flexible to work all shifts including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily health check-ups and provide personal care.
• Maintain daily health care records and assist with medication.
• Report behavioral and clinical changes to a supervisor.
• Help with light housekeeping.
• Communicate effectively with RNs/RPNs about patient information.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

MS Office skills

Education

PSW Program Certificate or Diploma

Personal Support Worker Certificate

Job description

Reporting to the RN / RPN or other regulated health professional, the Personal Support Worker performs assigned functions as an unregulated care provider, that support the health care team in assisting patients in activities of daily living, and supports the effective operation of patient care areas.

Shifts Available :

• Days
• Evenings
• Nights
• Weekend availability

JOB DUTIES :

• Daily health check-ups, provide bedside and personal care.
• Maintaining daily health care records and assist with medication and housekeeping.
• Reporting behavioral and clinical changes to a supervisor.
• Performing the sitter duties and keep the surroundings around the clients neat and clean.
• Help with light housekeeping – for example, do laundry, wash dishes and make beds.
• Effectively communicates to the RN / RPN, in a timely, objective manner without interpretation, the following but not limited to: Patient information specific to assigned activities.

Why join us?

• Weekly pay
• Consistent hours
• Growth opportunity

Must have :

• PSW Program Certificate or Diploma that meets the appropriate standards established by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, the National Association of Career Colleges, or the Ontario Community Support Association
• Experience working in a long term care home or retirement home is a must.
• Personal Support Worker Certificate received from an Ontario College of Applied Arts and Technology program.
• Relevant experience of 1 year and knowledge about healthcare rules & regulation
• Excellent communication skills along with basic MS Office skills.
• Flexible to work in all shifts along with weekends
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Possesses a caring attitude, and good interpersonal skills.

Application question(s) :

• Do you drive or take public transit

Licence / Certification :

• Vulnerable Sector Screening within 6 months (required)
• Two step TB test within 1 year (required)
• CPR Certification (required)
• Mask Fit (required)

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Casual, Seasonal

Pay: From $23.00 per hour

Work Location: In person