Personal Support Worker PSW
- Uxbridge, ON, Canada
Part-time
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Original job description
Personal Support Worker- (Part Time)
At Foundation Health, we're committed to providing the best quality services to support our patients and customers in their health and wellness needs. This commitment includes supporting all of our team members however we can. Personal Support Workers with Foundation Health enjoy many perks.
Perks
Personal Support Workers (PSWs) provide care to individuals who need assistance as they deal with the effects of aging, injury, surgery, or illness.
Please note that this position is for agency staffing support and home care services.
Foundation Health is a patient-focused healthcare company specializing in family medicine, allied health, home care, self-testing products ranging from pregnancy and fertility to COVID-19 and flu, and virtual care.
Through our family medicine clinic in Etobicoke, we offer a range of different healthcare options for patients.
With a fun, friendly and results-driven culture, working with Foundation Health is an opportunity to be rewarded for your contributions to a growing company, while helping Canadians through a patient-centered care approach.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Foundation Health proudly celebrates the diversity in our country and amongst our staff. We strongly encourage applications from people of under-represented communities, including Indigenous, migrant, people of color and LGBTQ2S+ individuals.
At Foundation Health, we're committed to providing the best quality services to support our patients and customers in their health and wellness needs. This commitment includes supporting all of our team members however we can. Personal Support Workers with Foundation Health enjoy many perks.
Perks
- Flexible schedules with part-time and casual Careers
- Company-sponsored health and dental benefits for you and your family
- Loyalty bonus after 600 hours
- Paid sick days
- Paid orientation and paid training
- Educational assistance program
- Employee referral program
- Monthly travel allowance
Personal Support Workers (PSWs) provide care to individuals who need assistance as they deal with the effects of aging, injury, surgery, or illness.
Please note that this position is for agency staffing support and home care services.
- The role will include:
- Assisting clients with personal care such as bathing and dressing
- Providing companionship
- Taking clients for outings or exercise
- Performing basic meal preparation
- Performing light housekeeping duties such as washing dishes, taking out the garbage, doing patient's laundry, vacuuming and dusting
- Providing respite while the primary caregiver is out of the home
- Reminding clients about their medication
- Taking clients to appointments or shopping
- Being a part of the client's total care program
- Act upon delegated tasks as required within your scope of practice
- This role will be direct in clients home or at a care facility
- Have one of the following qualifications:
- Valid Personal Support Worker Certificate from a Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities or the Ministry of Education approved program
- RN/RPN, Paramedic, Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy student with a minimum successful completion of year one of the program
- Holds a valid certificate as a Home Support Worker (level II or III), Health Care Aide, or Personal Attendant
- Holds a valid certificate as a Developmental Support Worker
- Internationally licensed Nurse, Midwife or Physician
- The position may require daily travel of more than 30 minutes, so 100% must have a vehicle. Candidates without a vehicle will not be considered.
- Valid G2/G driver's license and access to a reliable car
- Physical ability to stand, bend, walk, crouch, kneel and reach, ability to lift 50lbs (23 kg) independently, ability to assist clients with standing, walking, and sitting; ability to reposition clients in bed
- Valid Standard First Aid and Level C CPR
- Updated immunization records (including completion of a two-step tuberculosis test within the last 6 months)
- Clear criminal background check, and Vulnerable sector check are required upon hire
- Ability to interact with others in a caring, tactful and courteous manner
- Proficient verbal and written English communication skills
- Ability to use phone applications
- Candidate requires demonstrated experience and expertise in dementia care, encompassing compassionate support and understanding for individuals living with cognitive impairments
- Vulnerable Sector Check completed within the last six months
- Submission of proof of three COVID vaccinations
- TB test completed within 6 months to a year
- Immunization record
- Up-to-date CPR and First Aid certification
Foundation Health is a patient-focused healthcare company specializing in family medicine, allied health, home care, self-testing products ranging from pregnancy and fertility to COVID-19 and flu, and virtual care.
Through our family medicine clinic in Etobicoke, we offer a range of different healthcare options for patients.
With a fun, friendly and results-driven culture, working with Foundation Health is an opportunity to be rewarded for your contributions to a growing company, while helping Canadians through a patient-centered care approach.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Foundation Health proudly celebrates the diversity in our country and amongst our staff. We strongly encourage applications from people of under-represented communities, including Indigenous, migrant, people of color and LGBTQ2S+ individuals.
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Responsibilities
Provide personal care and companionship to clients in their homes or care facilities, including assistance with bathing, dressing, mobility, meals, and medication reminders. Support clients' overall care plans through respite, light housekeeping, outings, appointments, and delegated tasks within the worker's scope of practice.
Requirements
Applicants must hold an eligible personal support, home support, health care, developmental support, or related student or professional qualification, and have dementia-care experience. Requirements also include a valid driver's license and reliable vehicle, physical ability to assist clients, current First Aid and CPR, required immunization and COVID vaccination records, background checks, and proficient English communication.
Skills
- Personal Care
- Dementia Care
- Companionship
- Meal Preparation
- Light Housekeeping
- Medication Reminders
- Respite Care
- Client Mobility Assistance
- First Aid
- CPR
- Verbal Communication
- Written Communication
- Phone Applications
- Client Transportation
- Immunization Compliance
Benefits
- Company-Sponsored Health and Dental Benefits
- Loyalty Bonus
- Paid Sick Days
- Paid Orientation and Training
- Educational Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Program
- Monthly Travel Allowance
- Flexible Schedules
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Social Services
Keywords
- Personal Support Worker
- Personal Support Worker Certificate
- Home Support Worker
- Health Care Aide
- Personal Attendant
- Developmental Support Worker
- Dementia Care
- Personal Care
- Companionship
- Respite Care
- Medication Reminders
- Meal Preparation
- Light Housekeeping
- Client Mobility Assistance
- Standard First Aid
- Level C CPR
- Tuberculosis Test
- Immunization Records
- COVID-19 Vaccination
- Vulnerable Sector Check
- Criminal Background Check
- G2/G Driver's License
- Reliable Vehicle
- Home Care
- Agency Staffing
- Client Care Plan