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

AI Summary

Spectrum Health Care in Vaughan, ON, is hiring a Personal Support Worker (PSW). This role involves providing essential personal care and support to patients with daily living activities. Successful candidates require a valid PSW certificate or equivalent, a G2/G license with vehicle, and the physical ability to meet job demands.

About the Role

As a Personal Support Worker with Spectrum Health Care, you will play a pivotal role in the Canadian health care system, delivering compassionate and essential care to patients and their families in Vaughan, ON. Your primary responsibility will be to provide personal care and support with activities of daily living, such as bathing, toileting, skincare, light meal preparation, and feeding. This crucial support ensures patients can safely recover from acute illnesses or comfortably remain in their homes throughout the aging process. You will continually assess and respond to the changing needs of patients, communicating available Total Care resources when appropriate. This position requires travel within an assigned region between patients’ residences or facilities, highlighting the dynamic nature of providing community-based health care. Spectrum Health Care is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring a supportive environment for all staff.

Qualifications and Requirements

To excel in this Personal Support Worker role, candidates must possess one of the following qualifications: a valid Personal Support Worker Certificate from a Ministry-approved program, successful completion of year one as an RN/RPN student, or be an internationally licensed Nurse, Midwife, or Physician. A G2/G License and access to a reliable vehicle are essential, given the travel requirements to provide in-home care. Demonstrating the physical ability to meet the demands of the job is critical, including the ability to stand, bend, walk, crouch, kneel, and reach freely for extended periods, as well as the ability to lift 23 kg independently and assist clients with standing, walking, sitting, and repositioning. Exceptional personal care and customer service abilities are paramount. Additionally, applicants must hold valid Standard First Aid and Level C CPR certifications, provide a valid Vulnerable Sector Criminal Check, and an updated immunization record, including a recent TB Test. Proficient verbal and written English communication skills are required to ensure clear and effective support for patients and colleagues, with additional language skills considered a valuable asset in our diverse community health care environment.