Personal Support Worker Full Time

Posted:
8/11/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Burlington, Ontario, Canada ⋅ Ontario, Canada

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Customer Success & Support

Job Description 

The PSW/HCA/CCA provides direct personal support and care to patients to fulfil the physical, intellectual, emotional, social and spiritual needs of patients in accordance to polices, procedure and work routines.  Assists in providing direct care such as ambulation, feeding, bathing and grooming.
For Union Jobs, please refer to the collective agreement and provide the following additional information in the Job Description:

Union Name:
Union Local:
Union Classification (Title): PSW / HCA as applicable 

Salary:  As per Collective Agreement 

Access to reliable vehicle in community home care is required

For both Non- Union and Union jobs, the below description will apply:

Qualifications
1)    Completed a PSW Program or HCA/CCA certification that meets the appropriate standards as required for the position
2)    Experience in Long Term Care or community home care setting with exposure to dementia and palliative care is preferred
3)    Knowledge and experience in care planning systems and documentation
4)    Ability to communicate positively with other staff, residents/patients and families
5)    Ability to provide care in accordance with application legislation, job routines, nursing care plans, ability to read and write English and understand verbal and written instructions in English
6)    Experience working independently in Community Home Care is an asset

ParaMed is pleased to partner with the Ontario government to provide a $3/hour wage enhancement in addition to regular earnings. 

Ask us about our Guaranteed hours program

ParaMed/Extendicare is pleased to partner with HealthForceOntario (HFO) as an approved employer for the PSW Return Of Service (PSWROS) which provides a $10,000 retention bonus to eligible PSWs in exchange for a 12-month, full-time commitment.

Time Type:

Full time

Join us as we continue our 40-year tradition to help people live better and provide the most compassionate care possible! Join a winning team and let’s succeed together! 

 

ParaMed Home Health Care accommodates the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.