Personal Support Worker (PSW) - Spectrum Health Care, Brampton

Role Overview

Personal Support Workers (PSWs) are integral to the Canadian health care system, especially at Spectrum Health Care. In Brampton, our PSWs deliver compassionate personal care and essential support, directly impacting the well-being of patients and their families. This role ensures individuals can safely recover from acute illnesses or comfortably age in place, providing crucial assistance throughout their health journey and the aging process. Spectrum Health Care is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, reflecting our commitment to excellence and sustained growth.

Your Impact

As a Personal Support Worker with Spectrum Health Care, your daily contributions will make a significant difference in the lives of patients across Brampton. You will be at the forefront of providing direct personal care and support, helping individuals maintain their independence and quality of life. Your ability to connect with patients and anticipate their needs is key to delivering exceptional customer service and comprehensive care.

• Provide personal care and assistance with activities of daily living (bathing, toileting, skincare, light meal preparation, feeding etc.) in personal residences or facilities.
• Continually assesses, anticipates, identifies, and responds to new and changing needs of patients and communicates available Total Care resources to patients when appropriate.
• Perform delegated and/or assigned tasks under the supervision of a Home Support Supervisor.
• Travel within the assigned region between patients’ residences or facilities is required.

Qualifications

To excel in this vital Personal Support Worker role in Brampton, candidates must possess a combination of professional certifications, practical skills, and a genuine commitment to patient care. Spectrum Health Care values individuals who demonstrate a strong ability to provide compassionate and effective support.

• 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 Student with a minimum successful completion of year one of the program.
• Internationally licensed Nurse, Midwife or Physician.
• Physical ability to meet the demands of the job (ex: ability to stand, bend, walk, crouch, kneel and reach freely for extended periods, ability to lift 23 kg independently, ability to assist clients with standing, walking, sitting; able to reposition clients in bed).
• Demonstrated ability to provide exceptional personal care and customer service.
• Valid Standard First Aid and Level C CPR.
• G2/G license with access to a vehicle.
• Valid Vulnerable Sector Criminal Check.
• Updated TB Test (last 12 months).
• Proficient verbal and written English communication skills (Additional language skills considered an asset).