Community Personal Support Worker (PSW)
Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
About S.R.T. MedStaff
S.R.T. MedStaff has been a trusted leader in the healthcare community since 1981, hiring personal support workers, client service coordinators, registered nurses, registered practical nurses, and supervisors. Come work for an agency that truly values and supports its staff!
Why Join S.R.T. MedStaff?
S.R.T. MedStaff provides diverse opportunities and strong career path development in a variety of professional streams, along with excellent salary and benefits such as:
- Competitive pay rates
- Travel allowance
- Flexible scheduling
- RNAO Best Practice Spotlight Organization
- Accredited by Accreditation Canada with Exemplary Status
- Full-time and part-time hours
- Comprehensive benefits package
- RSP matching program
- Perkopolis member
- Employee Perks
- Choice of daily instant pay or weekly direct deposit pay
- Staff appreciation events
- Paid continuing education sessions and in-services
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Home Support Supervisor, the Community PSW is expected to deliver high-quality of care and service that will support patients to live comfortably and safely in their home environment. The services provided will be outlined in the written plan of care prepared by the primary health care professional. S.R.T. MedStaff is currently recruiting for Personal Support Workers (PSWs) in Toronto and surrounding areas to work in the community setting.
Compensation:
$28.50 - $30.50 hourly
Responsibilities:
- Assist patients with activities of daily living, including meal preparation, shopping, light housekeeping, laundry, and respite care.
- Assess the environment for safety during each patient visit.
- Treat patients with compassion and respect.
- Use judgment in carrying out instructions and recognize the need to seek supervisory assistance.
- Report/communicate observations or concerns to the appropriate individual(s), as necessary.
- Keep all patient information confidential.
- Work as a team with other healthcare professionals and service providers.
Qualifications:
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Proficient verbal and written English communication skills.
- Ability to speak a second language is considered an asset.
- Ability to travel between assignments either by transit or car.
- Successful completion of a Ministry of Education-approved PSW Training Program or equivalent credential is required.
- HSCPOA registration is considered an asset.
- Experience working as a Community PSW is considered an asset.
- Negative T.B. skin test or chest x-ray.
- Current CPR (BCLS) and First Aid Certificate.
- Meet health surveillance requirements of the Public Hospitals Act.
- VSS within the past year of hire confirming absence of a criminal history/record.
We thank you for applying to S.R.T. MedStaff. We will review all applications. Only those applicants selected for further discussion will be contacted. S.R.T. MedStaff is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse work environment and meeting the needs of persons with disabilities. If you require any accommodation in the application process, please let us know in advance.
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