Personal Support Worker (PSW), Facility

Job summary

Personal Support Workers provide personal care and support with activities of daily living to patients. They assess and respond to the changing needs of patients while communicating available resources.

Job details

Company DescriptionYour happiness and well-being are top priorities at Spectrum! We offer the most competitive wages, flexible hours, paid sick days, pension options, rural and weekend premiums and more!We are hiring Personal Support Workers (PSW) in to work in a facility setting in Newmarket. Come see the difference caring makes. Join Spectrum today!Job DescriptionPersonal Support Workers play a pivotal role in our health care system. At Spectrum Health Care, they work closely with our patients and their families, providing personal care and support with activities of daily living. The care provided by Personal Support Workers ensures patients can recover safely from an acute illness or remain in their homes throughout the aging process. Provide personal care and assistance with activities of daily living (bathing, toileting, skincare, light meal preparation, feeding etc) Continually assesses, anticipates, identifies, and responds to new and changing needs of patients and communicates available Total Care resources to patients when appropriatePerform delegated and/or assigned tasks under the supervision of a Home Support SupervisorStaff are required to travel within assigned region between patients’ residences or facilitiesQualificationsHave one of the following qualifications (required):Valid Personal Support Worker Certificate from a Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities or the Ministry of Education approved programRN/RPN Student who with a minimum successful completion of year one of the programInternationally licensed Nurse, Midwife or PhysicianPhysical 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 serviceValid Standard First Aid and Level C CPRValid Vulnerable Sector Criminal CheckUpdated immunization record including TB Test (last 6 months)Proficient verbal and written English communication skills (Additional language skills considered an asset)#York_2Additional InformationThis position is a current vacancy 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 ([email protected]) for assistance. Spectrum Health Care is committed to fostering, cultivating and building a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion within our organization. We strive to attract, engage and develop a workforce that reflects the diverse communities that we serve and we know a diverse workforce is key to the growth and success of our organization.

What you’ll do

Personal Support Workers provide personal care and support with activities of daily living to patients. They assess and respond to the changing needs of patients while communicating available resources.

Requirements

Candidates must have a valid Personal Support Worker Certificate or equivalent qualifications. They should also possess physical abilities to meet job demands and have a valid Standard First Aid and CPR certification.

Benefits

• Competitive Wages
• Flexible Hours
• Paid Sick Days
• Pension Options
• Rural Premiums
• Weekend Premiums

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• First Aid · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Personal Care
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Assessment
• Teamwork
• Physical Ability
• First Aid
• CPR

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