Personal Support Worker - St. Catharines

Job summary

You will provide personal care and support to clients in their homes to help them remain safe and independent. This includes observing and documenting changes in client conditions and performing light housekeeping tasks as needed.

Job details

Personal Support Worker – St Catharines CBI Home Health supports people at home and in the community. We are one of Canada’s leading specialized community services, home and integrated care providers, operating in more than 800 communities across the country. Our teams work together to deliver the right care at the right time, helping people live safely, independently, and with dignity. Learn more at cbihomehealth.ca [http://www.cbihomehealth.ca/]. Because Your Care Matters. CBI Home Health is looking to hire Personal Support Worker in St Catharines (Grimsby, Beamsville, West Lincoln, Vineland, North St. Catharines, Port Dalhousie, Niagara-on-the-lake, Virgil, St. David's, Niagara Falls, Chippawa, South St. Catharines, Thorold, Fort Erie, Ridgeway, Stevensville, Port Colborne, Welland, Pelham, Fonthill, Fenwick and Wainfleet) Salary Range: The salary range for this position is $22.89 – $24.63 per hour. Vacancy Disclosure: This posting is for an existing vacancy. Why CBI Home Health? We’re committed to making a difference in people’s lives – and that starts with yours. You’ll enjoy a flexible schedule that allows you to achieve your goals at work and at home. As you care for others, CBI Home Health will care for you by providing the equipment, training and resources that you need to feel confident every day. Here’s a closer look at our total rewards and benefits * Weekend premiums, travel pay and/or mileage reimbursement * Full-time, part-time, and casual opportunities, with flexible scheduling options. * Reward and recognition programs, including earned-wage access through our partnership with ZayZoon * Comprehensive benefits package including Group RRSP, extended medical and dental coverage * Employee discount and perk offerings with various partnerships, including Perkopolis, Telus, Rogers, Goodlife, etc. * Employee and Family Assistance Program * Paid orientation, training and development with opportunities to grow your career * Group RRSP and Retirement Savings Program for Home Health Ontario employees * PSWs may be eligible for Ontario's PSW Initiatives What you will do * You will support clients to be as safe and independent in their homes as possible * You will provide personal care to clients in their home, and may assist them to mobilize and perform light exercises. * You will act at all times with the client and their family at the heart of all you do, observing, documenting, and reporting any changes in their condition to your Manager/Supervisor. * You may be required to perform light housekeeping tasks as indicated in client care plans. What you will need to be successful * Ability to travel from home to home within the Grimsby, Beamsville, West Lincoln, Vineland, North St. Catharines, Port Dalhousie, Niagara-on-the-lake, Virgil, St. David's, Niagara Falls, Chippawa, South St. Catharines, Thorold, Fort Erie, Ridgeway, Stevensville, Port Colborne, Welland, Pelham, Fonthill, Fenwick and Wainfleet- valid driver's license and car insurance is a requirement * Your Personal Support Worker Certificate or equivalent * Equivalencies * Home Support Worker Level I, II or III, Health Care Aid, Personal Attendant (PA+2), Developmental Support Worker, OTA/PTA, Paramedic * Internationally Trained Registered Nurse/ Registered Practical Nurse (RN/ RPN), Midwife or Physicians * Students currently enrolled post 1st year in Nursing, Rehab, Medicine or Paramedicine programs * Valid First Aid and CPR certification, Level C * A clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening within the last 12 months * Proof of a negative TB test within the last 12 months and an up-to-date immunization record * Ability to travel from home to home within the community * Commitment to work every other weekend, minimum 5 hours both Saturday and Sunday * Strong verbal and written English communication skills required; the ability to communicate in French or other languages is considered an asset * Reliability and strong organization skills * Ability to safely lift up to 35 lbs. (16 kg) Recruitment Technology Disclosure: We use technology and automation to support administrative aspects of our recruitment process. Artificial Intelligence is not used to evaluate, rank, or select candidates. All hiring decisions are made by people. CBI Home Health is committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and are committed to providing accommodations throughout the hiring process in accordance with applicable legislation. Please advise your recruiter if you require an accommodation.

What you’ll do

You will provide personal care and support to clients in their homes to help them remain safe and independent. This includes observing and documenting changes in client conditions and performing light housekeeping tasks as needed.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Personal Support Worker Certificate or equivalent and possess a valid driver's license with car insurance. A clear criminal record check with vulnerable sector screening and a negative TB test are also required.

Benefits

• Weekend premiums • Travel pay • Mileage reimbursement • Flexible scheduling • Reward and recognition programs • Earned-wage access • Group RRSP • Extended medical coverage • Dental coverage • Employee discount • Employee and Family Assistance Program • Paid orientation • Training and development

Listed skills

• First Aid · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred
• Mobility assistance · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Personal Care · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Personal care
• Client documentation
• Mobility assistance
• Light housekeeping
• First aid
• CPR
• Communication
• Organization
• Lifting
• Observation
• Training And Development
• Artificial Intelligence
• Organizational Skills
• French Language
• Automation
• Home Health Care
• Valid Driver's License
• Integrated Care
• Personal Care
• Written English
• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Housekeeping
• Midwifery
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• Workplace Inclusivity
• First Aid Certification
• Recruitment Software
• Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation
• Registered Practical Nurse
• ParaMedicine

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Personal Support Worker
• Caregiver / Personal Care Aide
• Companions and Valets
• Personal Care Aides
• Home Health and Personal Care Aides