Personal Support Worker (Psw)

Position: Personal Support Workers – In-Home Community Care
Location: Hawkesbury and Surrounding Areas

Choice Healthcare has over a decade of experience serving families in the Eastern Ontario area. From companionship services through complex care, we help families by delivering customized and well-rounded care that honours their wish to stay home safely. No matter the situation, we will always be here for you.

Choice Healthcare is looking for reliable, dedicated and compassionate caregivers to join our team.

We are currently seeking PSW’s to provide exceptional in home care for our clients using their acquired skills. Become an active member in planning for your client’s care with the assistance of the nurse manager. Choice Healthcare is seeking individuals who want to bring joy to clients, offering the best quality of life. If you are a PSW that wants to support your local community, Choice Healthcare wants you to join our team!

Choice Healthcareoffers:

• Competitive compensation (includes $3 permanent wage enhancement) with annual raises
• Paid KM's between clients
• PAID orientation
• Celebration and recognition awards for eligible employees
• FT and PT schedules available – this way we can build your schedule based on your availability
• Caregiver/Client matching system to ensure needs will be mutually met as per culture, temperament, skills and experience
• Live 24/7 nurse and scheduling support while on shift
• A safe and comfortable work environment/PPE
• Continuous training and support to build your skills and increase career opportunities
• RRSP matching program
• CAA roadside assistance program and buyer discount program
• Amazing referral bonuses – it’s our way to say thank you for adding to our exception team

Duties and Responsibilities: Include, but are not limited to, assisting with daily activities, personal care, assisting with mobility, light housekeeping, effective reporting and creating activity plans.

Choice Healthcare requires candidates to provide:

• Personal Support Worker certificate or equivalent (HSW, HCA, RPN, RN, foreign trained health professional) with a minimum one year experience in Ontario
• Valid police vulnerable sectors check (completed within the past 12 months)
• Negative TB skin test or chest x-ray (completed within the past 12 months)
• Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle
• Proficiency to communicate in English (verbal and written)
• Proficiency to communicate in French (verbal and written)
• Availability to work every other weekend
• Reliability and Flexibility
• Ability to speak other languages is considered an asset
• Access to internet/mobile phone
• High energy and excellent communication skills

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Casual

Salary: $21.00-$23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 44 per week

Benefits:

• Commuter benefits
• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking
• RRSP match

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

• Do you have any restrictions that would limit the patients you are able to assist?

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Class G Licence (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Hawkesbury, ON (required)

Work Location: On the road