Team Lead- Personal Support Worker

Saint Elizabeth; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Toronto, Ontario is seeking Personal Support Workers to provide care and support to seniors in their homes. The ideal candidate will possess a certificate as a Personal Support Worker and demonstrate strong interpersonal and organizational skills. This role offers competitive compensation and flexibility in managing work schedules. Candidates must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Group benefits

RRSP pension

Tuition Assistance Programs

Exclusive perks/discounts

Qualifications

• Valid Standard First Aid / Level C CPR Certificate.
• Current immunization record required upon hire.
• Criminal Back Check and vulnerable sector check screening required upon hire.
• Availability to work days and evenings, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide care, companionship, and daily support to clients.
• Manage your schedule effectively and communicate with clients.
• Meet the physical demands of the position including lifting and frequent movement.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Well-developed interpersonal skills

Effective problem-solving skills

Basic computer skills

Education

Valid Certificate as a Personal Support Worker

Job description

Make an Impact on Seniors Health!

SE Health PSWs are the best of the best. We provide care, companionship, household management, and daily living support to clients in their homes. When you choose to join SE Health, you join a diverse and collaborative care team where you’ll apply your skills – and your heart – to provide services to a roster of clients in your community. You’ll apply a client-centered approach to address clients’ physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and spiritual needs. You’ll make a difference in their lives, and they’ll make a difference in yours!

Why join our team?

• Competitive Compensation. Our Total Rewards package includes a competitive salary, group benefits, RRSP pension, on demand pay, car loan support and exclusive perks/discounts available only to SE Health staff.
• Develop yourself with SE.We have education bursaries, Tuition Assistance Programs, continuing education, training, and professional development to support your lifelong learning. You’ll benefit from our orientation and mentorship programs. Our clinical practice and nursing teams will support you with comprehensive care plans and modern models of care that will mean you’ll always be supported to provide the best possible care to your clients.
• Grow your career. SE Health is a large national organization with diverse healthcare business lines. You’ll have an opportunity – and will be supported – to do different types of roles in different locations if that is what you’re interested in. Or you can pivot to supporting or leadership positions where you can use your skills to contribute and make an impact in different ways.
• Manage your life. At SE, you’ll have the flexibility to manage your schedule to balance your life. You’ll be supported with the time you need to meet the needs of your clients, meet your own needs, develop yourself and your career, and be part of a team.

Requirements

• Valid Certificate as a Personal Support Worker (PSW)
• Valid Standard First Aid / Level C CPR Certificate
• Current immunization record (TB test completed within the past 12 months) is required upon hire
• Criminal Back Check and Current vulnerable sector check screening is required upon hire
• Availability to work days, evenings; including weekends
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team, with excellent organizational skills to manage your schedule
• Well-developed interpersonal and customer service skills, to effectively communicate with clients and to provide companionship to those who need it
• Effective problem-solving and conflict management skills
• Basic computer/smartphone skills would be an asset.
• This is a physically demanding position and requires hand, arm and shoulder dexterity, sensory ability, lifting to a maximum of approximately fifty-five (55) pounds, walking, climbing stairs, standing, bending, reaching, and frequent movement

About SE Health

At SE, we love what we do. Every day, we bring hope and happiness to clients, homes, and communities across Canada. We treat each person with dignity and love, like our own family; we build empathy; and we do the right thing. We are always inspired to make a difference. As a not-for-profit social enterprise, we share knowledge, provide the best care, and help each client to realize their most meaningful goals for health and wellbeing. We are an inclusive workplace offering competitive pay, benefits, pension, and work life balance. We’re a great place to work, and we hope you’ll join our team.

In the interest of the health and safety of our patients/clients, employees, and greater good of public health, SE Health requires those that wish to work for this organization to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Fully vaccinated means a person has received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and it has been 14 days since the last dose.

SE Health is committed to the success of all its employees. If you feel you need accommodations because of illness or disability, please do not hesitate to contact the Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail] at your earliest convenience.