Personal Support Worker

We are currently looking for Personal Support Workers (PSW) to work in a Long term Facility. Must be able to work Mornings and/or Evenings.

Summary:

As a Personal Support Workers (PSW) will be responsible for providing exceptional personal care to our clients. The Personal Support Worker will provide a safe environment, positive emotional support and thorough care of our patients. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about caring for others.

Responsibilities

As a Personal Support Worker, you will

Help clients with day to day personal care tasks such as; taking in prescribed medication, skin, hair & mouth care, bathing, bowel and bladder care, positioning and movement, basic wound care, feeding (including special diets)
Assists with ambulating and mobilization of patient
Performs related light housekeeping task
Recognizes and reports safety concerns or equipment malfunction in the client’s home to the personal support worker supervisor Establish communication with appropriate party in the event of an emergency
Observes, documents and reports any emotional or physical changes in the Client's condition to the Coordinator or Supervisor
Adheres to the safe work/risk management policies and practices

Experience

Prior experience in assisting clients with standing, walking, sitting; able to repositions clients in bed
Demonstrated ability to provide exceptional personal care and customer service

Qualifications

Must have one of the following accreditation:

Graduate from a Personal Support Worker program which has been delivered by Community College or Board of Education; Career College approved by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities;
Home Support Level II, Home Support Level III from a recognized curriculum; or have a valid certificate as a Health Care Aid;
Have a valid certificate as an RN , RPN or Practical Nurse;
Have a valid certificate as a Personal Attendant, or Personal Attendant +2
RN Students with a minimum successful completion of 2 years;
Personal Support Worker (PSW ) students (with successful completion of PA+2 level of training and verification of their transcript and household management experience)

Able to stand, bend, walk, crouch, kneel and reach freely and for extended periods; able to lift 23 kilograms independently
Valid Vulnerable Sector Criminal Check
Current First Aid/CPR Certificate
Updated immunization record
Proficient verbal and written English communication skills
Flexible work schedule (Monday to Friday and Saturday to Sunday)
Second language is an asset

Compensation

Based on assignments. We offer a competitive compensation package.

Competitive salary
Travel pay
Health Benefits provided to eligible employees
Opportunity to participate & qualify for our guaranteed hours program
Professional development & training opportunities

SALARY:

CD16/hr to CD23.85/hr