PSW/HSW Overnight

Spectrum Health Care Inc; Toronto; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum Health Care Inc is hiring Personal Support Workers (PSWs) and Home Support Workers (HSWs) for overnight shifts in Toronto. You will provide personal care and support to seniors, ensuring their comfort and wellbeing. This role requires specific certifications, physical capabilities, and strong communication skills, offering a meaningful experience in home care services.

Qualifications

• Valid certification required from government approved programs.
• Demonstrated physical ability to manage job demands.
• Updated immunization records and First Aid/CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and support for clients, including personal care.
• Assist clients with light meal preparation and housekeeping.
• Monitor and communicate changes in client's conditions.

Skills

Exceptional personal care

Customer service

Physical ability

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Valid Personal Support Worker Certificate

Supportive Care Worker Certificate

Health Care Aide Certificate

Completed Term 1 of a PSW program

RN/RPN Student (minimum year one)

Internationally licensed Nurse, Midwife or Physician

Job description

We are currently hiringPersonal Support Workers (PSWs)andHome Support Workers (HSWs) forOvernightshifts(10 hour shift =$160 ; 12 hour shift = $200) in Toronto.In this role, you will be a valued and trusted overnight companion to a senior, helping them with day-to-day living activities including personal care, meal preparation and light housekeeping duties. You will also encourage and assist the senior in engaging in exercise, leisure and social activities to promote physical and mental wellbeing.

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.

Our people are the cornerstone of our business. By joining Spectrum Health Care you will be part of one ofCanada’s Best Managed companiesand a committed member of a team of highly skilled healthcare professionals.

Job Description

• Provides companionship and support for clients including both “awake” coverage and “resting” coverage
• Bedside sitting for clients in long term care/retirement facilities, or in private residences
• Assist clients with household tasks (ex: light meal prep and housekeeping)
• Assist clients with mobility
• Listen, observe and communicate any concerns/changes in the client’s physical, emotional and/or environmental condition

Qualifications

• Haveoneof the following qualifications (required):
  • Valid Personal Support Worker Certificate from a Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities or the Ministry of Education approved programorSupportive Care Worker Certificate, Health Care Aide Certificate or completion of Term 1 of a PSW 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 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

Spectrum Health Care is thrilled to be named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. This award recognizes top companies across Canada for overall performance, sustained growth, strategy, capabilities and innovation, culture and commitment, and leadership. Click here to learn more about this esteemed honour.

We thank all applicants, however, only those individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

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 ([emailprotected] ) for assistance.