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Personal Support Worker

Overview

CareOnDemand is a service provider and staffing solution company that provides consistent and ongoing personal, nursing, allied health, health support, and community support services to clients across different care settings. We focus on meeting client; staff & community needs through partnership development to support health system priorities. It was built to integrate other services and improve connections in the community.

As part of our Client & Staff Services Team, you will be joining a growing team that offers support and services to clients and staff, promoting and supporting their safety and success.

Job description

Personal Support Worker duties and responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities may include:

  • Working with elderly patients and providing one-on-one care such as assisting with personal care, meal preparation, and light housekeeping
  • Ensuring the fulfillment of individual goals and needs as instructed in the client’s support plans.
  • Helping clients with leisure activities
  • Ensuring the health, safety, welfare, and independence of clients
  • Assisting and satisfying the social and emotional needs of a client
  • Documenting and recording daily care reports which may include resident incident reports, restraint monitoring, and medication administration.
  • Adhering to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations set by the province or territory.

Personal Support Worker skills and qualifications

A successful Personal Support Worker candidate possesses various prerequisite skills and qualifications for the duties of this job. Some of these may include:

  • Strong organizational skills while being able to maintain high standards under pressure.
  • Ability to adapt to change and remain flexible.
  • Accustomed to working with and understanding the needs of various types of patients.
  • Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
  • Ability to work well as an independent collaborator and as a team.
  • Ability to comply with standard policies and procedures to ensure a safe work environment.
  • Ability to use computer programs to keep accurate records and documentation.
  • Excellent listening and interpersonal skills

Directly reports to Supervisor, Client, and staff Services, you will also need to maintain and complete data collection and reporting to support the team to fulfill the clients’ service goals.

The Personal Support Worker will work with a variety of partners and clients/caregivers and maintain timely and transparent communication with them to create a clear understanding of all timelines, activities, and outcomes.

Qualification

Education: Completion of a recognized PSW program or equivalent education offered by community colleges, vocational schools, or healthcare training institutions.

Training Program: Need to have completed a formal training program that covers personal care, assisting with daily living activities, communication skills, infection control, and basic healthcare procedures. It may also include both classroom instruction and hands-on practical experience, through clinical placement.

Certification: Need to have obtained a certification or licensure, that the individual has completed the required training and meets the standards set by relevant health authorities.

First Aid and CPR Certification: Required to hold valid First Aid and CPR certification.

Criminal Record Check: Require having a criminal record check to ensure the safety and well-being of the individuals they will be caring for.

Communication Skills: Strong communication skills to effectively interact with clients, their families, coworkers, and other healthcare professionals.

Compassion and Empathy: Because PSWs work closely with individuals who may be vulnerable, having a compassionate and empathetic nature is crucial.

Physical Fitness: The job of a PSW can involve physical tasks, such as lifting and assisting with mobility, so individuals should be physically capable of performing these duties.

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $20.00-$24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Schedule:

  • 4-8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Morning shift
  • Night shift
  • On call
  • Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

  • Toronto, ON (required)

Work Location: In person

Please submit an updated resume to [email protected]. Kindly put in the subject line the position you are applying for.

Note: All CareOnDemand employees are required to be COVID-19 vaccinated as a condition of hire under CareOnDemand’s Vaccination Policy; unless they are employed in or work regularly with staff who are employed in non-client-facing roles.

Note: A satisfactory vulnerable sector check (VSC) is also required.

CLOSING DATE: Open

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CareOnDemand is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment and is dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live and serve. LOFT is committed to making employment opportunities accessible under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, of 2005. Requested accommodation will be provided in all parts of the application and hiring process by contacting [email protected].