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Personal Support Worker (PSW)

Spectrum Health Care

#Teamwork #Healthcare #Patient Care #First Aid #Communication Skills #Assessment #Activities of Daily Living #Vulnerable Sector Check #CPR

Quick overview

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

Requirements summary

Candidates must have a valid Personal Support Worker Certificate or equivalent qualifications. They should also possess a valid driver's license, physical ability for the job, and a recent immunization record.

professional certificateCustomer ServiceCommunication SkillsTeamworkPhysical AbilityFirst AidCPRAssessment SkillsPersonal Care

Job description

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 Markham.
Come see the difference caring makes.
Join Spectrum today!A $1,000 sign‑on bonus is available for PSWs joining our high‑need, hard‑to‑recruit locations.
Bonus payments are issued once the required employment milestones are met, with details provided during the hiring process.Eligible hires may also receive up to $10,000 in government incentives.
Terms and program requirements may apply.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.) in personal residences or facilities 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 PhysicianG2/G License with access to a vehiclePhysical 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_1Additional 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.

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