Personal Support Worker PSW North Bay

Job summary

Provide essential care and companionship to individuals dealing with aging, injury, or illness in their homes or facilities. Duties include assisting with personal hygiene, meal preparation, light housekeeping, and accompanying clients to appointments.

Job details

Personal Support Worker 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 full and part-time Careers Loyalty bonus after 600 hours Paid orientation and paid training Employee referral program Foundation Health Job Description Personal Support Workers (PSWs) provide care to individuals who need assistance as they deal with the effects of aging, injury, surgery, or illness. 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 facility Qualifications 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 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 computer and phone applications Requirements 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 About Foundation Health 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.

What you’ll do

Provide essential care and companionship to individuals dealing with aging, injury, or illness in their homes or facilities. Duties include assisting with personal hygiene, meal preparation, light housekeeping, and accompanying clients to appointments.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid PSW certificate or equivalent healthcare qualification and possess a valid G2/G driver's license with a reliable car. Additional requirements include current CPR/First Aid certification, updated immunization records, and a clear vulnerable sector police check.

Benefits

• Flexible schedules • Loyalty bonus after 600 hours • Paid orientation • Paid training • Employee referral program

Listed skills

• First Aid · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred
• Personal Care · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Personal Care
• Patient Companionship
• Meal Preparation
• Light Housekeeping
• Medication Reminders
• Patient Transport
• First Aid
• CPR
• English Communication
• Computer Proficiency
• Patient Repositioning
• Vulnerable Sector Care

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services