The Personal Support Worker provides homemaking and personal support services to individuals and families in community and retirement home settings, assisting clients with personal care activities like bathing, grooming, and dressing. They also collaborate with the healthcare team and assist with tasks such as catheter/colostomy bag maintenance and light housekeeping as per the care plan.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a Personal Support Worker Certificate or Diploma, a valid Ontario Driver's license with insurance, and current CPR and TB test certifications. Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively, along with good communication skills and the ability to use mechanical equipment like hoyer lifts, are also required.
professional certificateWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsCollaborationPersonal CareGroomingLight HousekeepingMechanical Equipment OperationBathingBedside CareDressingSkin IntegrityMouth CareCatheter MaintenanceColostomy Bag MaintenanceClient Laundry
Job description
Casual - At least 2 weekdays and every other weekend for Morning Shifts (7AM - 3PM) and Evening Shifts (3PM to 11PM)
Why work for Acclaim Health?
You will be working for an organization that has provided quality care to the community for 85+ years.
Acclaim Health provides a wide variety of services to support the community, including Community Support Services, Alzheimer Services, Home and Personal Support Services and Palliative Care Services.
Acclaim Health is a patient and family centered work environment that allows for flexibility in work schedules to ensure work/life balance.
At Acclaim Health, we promote and support employees with a strong emphasis on the values of Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Excellence.
Join us and experience the difference
Supportive working environment who values our employee’s time and dedication to our clients!
Employee Assistance Program provided for all employees
Competitive pay with paid travel and shift premiums
Company smart phone and supplies provided
1:1 support from our IT Department for technical issues
Independence of working in the community.
Acclaim Health is currently hiring Personal Support Workers (PSWs) to provide community-based care across Oakville. Successful candidates must be available to work a minimum of two weekdays and every other weekend (both Saturday and Sunday). Available shifts include morning shifts from 7:00AM to 3:00PM and evening shifts from 3:00PM to 11:00PM.
Important information • pay
CA$22.29- $23.39 per hour.
This position is for an existing vacancy.
We do not use AI to screen, assess, or select applicants.
Primary functions
Benefits
Employee assistance program
Training and development
Shift premiums
Paid orientation
Company pension plan
Paid travel
Company smart phone and supplies provided
Staff incentives
Provides homemaking and personal support services to individuals and families in the community and retirement home settings.
Assist clients with their personal care and activities of daily living to clients, including bathing; grooming; dressing; mouth care; and checking skin integrity.
Collaborates with members of the health care team, the homemaking and personal support services team and family in decision-making regarding planning.
Provides bedside care in retirement homes as directed by the Nurse or otherwise directed by Supervisor.
Assist with the maintenance of catheter and colostomy bags when required.
Performs light housekeeping, including cleaning of clients personal laundry and bedding when required as part of the care plan.
Position requirements
Personal Support Worker Certificate or Diploma
Valid Ontario Driver’s license and insurance
Current CPR certificate
Current TB test
Palliative Experience is an asset
Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team member
Ability to use mechanical equipment (hoyer lifts) when required
Good written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Effective observation and listening skills
Acclaim Health is an equal opportunity employer and is actively working towards a more inclusive, diverse and equitable world. We recognize that our work environment is stronger - and our care more effective - when it includes people of equity-seeking groups, including those of varying race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, family status or disability status.
Please note - only those applicants selected for interview will be contacted.
Should you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please inform human resources so we can ensure your equal participation in this process.
Personal Support Worker - Oakville Community (Morning/Evening Shift - Casual)
