Personal Support Worker (Psw) / Nursing Students

Plan A is a staffing agency that supports Long Term Care (LTC) homes that are experiencing staffing shortages. We are currently looking for Personal Support Workers (PSWs) to join our qualified, dedicated, and compassionate team of support staff.

PSW Salary:
$23.00 – $30.00 per hour ($30/hour on last-minute shifts)

Benefits of working for Plan A:

• Company Culture
• Work-life balance
• Competitive Salary
• StaffStat operated
• Pick own schedule
• Only require to complete 3 shifts a month
• Appreciated
• Your part of making a difference!
• Benefit options for FT staff*

Responsibilities include:

• Provide personal care.
• Provide companionship.
• Administer bedside and personal care.
• Feed, or assist in feeding.
• Assist clients to walk.
• Aid clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene.
• Work under pressure.
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking, standing for extended periods, bending, crouching, kneeling.

Requirements include:

• Completion of College (CEGEP) vocational or technical training, some university.
• First aid certificate, CPR certificate, Personal Support Worker certificate.
• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience
• Additional requirements before employment include Vulnerable Sector Check, immunization records, and Tuberculosis test.
• Covid-19 Vaccine Documentation (2+ doses)

** Nursing students must have completed 1st year of the Practical Nursing program and be enrolled in the second year of nursing.

Documents required prior to working:

· PSW Certificate/ Proof of enrollment

· CPR

· N95 Mask Fit

· TB 2 Step

· Flu Shot

· WHMIS

· 4 Step Health and Safety

· 5 Step Health and Safety

· AODA

· CPIC

Work Setting:
Long-Term Care

Transportation/Travel Information:
Own vehicle or public transit

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities:
Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Physically demanding; Manual dexterity; Attention to detail; Sitting; Standing for extended periods; Bending, Crouching, Kneeling; Large workload; Tight deadlines; Ability to Supervise staff in various areas of responsibility

Personal suitability
Initiative; Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Accurate; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Client focus; Judgement; Reliability; Organized

We offer the potential to work up to 44 hours per week while making your own schedule. Help bolster your current income! Apply Today!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Paid time off

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• supportive care: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• First Aid Certification (preferred)

Work Location: In person